What was supposed to be a fun, light-hearted tradition at a Coldplay concert has turned into a full-blown PR firestorm for a New York-based tech company. The now-viral “kiss cam moment” at Gillette Stadium didn’t just catch two people sharing an embrace—it sparked widespread speculation about an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot.
It all unfolded during Coldplay’s July 16 show in Foxborough, Massachusetts, when the stadium’s kiss cam zoomed in on a couple looking a little too cozy. But instead of a sweet moment for the big screen, things took an awkward turn. As soon as they realized they were on camera, the man quickly ducked out of the frame, while the woman turned her back to the lens. The odd behavior raised immediate eyebrows among fans—and soon, the internet was on the case.
Social media sleuths quickly identified the pair as Byron and Cabot—two top executives from Astronomer, a $1B artificial intelligence firm. The fact that one of them is the head of HR only fueled the online frenzy.
Just months ago, Byron publicly welcomed Cabot to the company, calling her “a perfect fit” and praising her expertise in company culture and talent strategy. Cabot had also expressed enthusiasm about working with Byron, saying she was “energized” by their early conversations.
But that good press has now collided with a viral moment that many view as more than just awkward timing. While it remains unclear whether their relationship violates company policies—or if it was ever disclosed—viewers online aren’t holding back their opinions.
As of now, neither Byron, Cabot, nor Astronomer have made any public statements about the incident. The video, originally captured by concertgoer Grace Springer, continues to spread rapidly across social media platforms, prompting serious questions about workplace boundaries and accountability at the executive level.
Whether it was an innocent hug or something more, this kiss cam clip is doing far more than entertaining Coldplay fans—it’s putting a tech company’s leadership under an uncomfortable spotlight.
