“Chris Martin saw it all — and said it out loud.” 😳🎤 A kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert just blew up two tech execs’ lives. One twist, one smirk, and now everyone’s digging. The viral photo is in the article below 👇
What started as a fun concert moment has now exploded into a viral scandal that’s shaken the lives of two high-ranking tech executives—and Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin is right in the middle of it all.
It all began during Coldplay’s July 16 concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. A seemingly sweet kiss cam moment featuring two attendees—Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer—was projected on the big screen. At first, it appeared innocent: Byron had his arms around Cabot, and they looked cozy. But when they noticed the camera, everything changed. Kristin quickly turned her face, and Andy scrambled out of frame, visibly rattled.
Chris Martin, who saw the moment unfold from stage, initially joked with the crowd. “Look at these two,” he said cheerfully, before quickly adding with a knowing tone, “Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.” That one comment became the spark that lit up social media, setting off a storm of speculation, meme-making, and digital digging into the couple’s identities.
Although Chris Martin didn’t name names, fans knew what he was referencing at the band’s next show in New York on July 19. With a wry smile, he told the Madison Square Garden audience, “We’re going to put you on the big screen. If you haven’t done your makeup, do it now.” The crowd caught on immediately. His subtle jab was interpreted as a nod to the unfolding scandal.
The fallout for the executives has been swift. Kristin’s LinkedIn page was deleted, along with her glowing self-description as a “passionate People leader.” Andy Byron’s LinkedIn also vanished, and his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, removed “Byron” from her Facebook page before deactivating it altogether. Her Instagram disappeared too—after being flooded with messages about the now-viral video.
Court records later revealed that Kristin had divorced her husband in 2022, but questions swirled around Andy’s marriage. People wondered aloud what he told his wife that night—since he definitely wasn’t expecting to become internet famous.
Reactions online were mixed. Some felt Chris Martin went too far, saying the moment was unfair and humiliating. Others defended him, praising his tact and humor. “He was professional. You could tell he didn’t want to stir more drama,” a fan wrote. Others added, “This is the cheating scandal that just keeps giving… especially for the lawyers!”
Even though neither executive has spoken publicly, the silence hasn’t stopped the buzz. While Coldplay’s concerts continue, the real-life drama behind that one kiss cam moment shows no sign of fading.
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