Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal: Married Tech CEO and HR Chief Caught in Viral Video Sparks Outrage Online

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What started as a lighthearted moment at a Coldplay concert has quickly spiraled into a full-blown internet scandal after a kiss cam video appeared to capture a secret affair between two married senior executives of a U.S. tech company.

The video now viewed millions of times across X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Reddit, shows Andy Byron, CEO of data startup Astronomer, sitting beside Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer. When the kiss cam landed on them, both visibly panicked Byron ducked behind Cabot, while she covered her face prompting Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to joke,

“Either they’re having an affair, or they’re very shy.”

The moment, initially played for laughs, quickly turned serious as internet sleuths identified the pair and uncovered that both are married. According to credible reports and confirmations by @grok, Andy Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, with whom he shares two children. Kristin Cabot is also reportedly married, although fewer personal details are publicly known.

Since the clip went viral, public backlash has been swift. On social media, users are questioning not just the ethics of the personal relationship but also the professional implications particularly as Cabot serves as the company’s top HR officer, responsible for setting and enforcing workplace conduct policies.

One X user wrote:

“This isn’t just an awkward moment. A CEO and head of HR engaging like this while both married raises serious red flags.”

Others criticized the power dynamics and potential conflicts of interest, especially in a startup environment where executive integrity is expected to reflect the company’s culture.

The scandal has also spilled into Byron’s personal life. Observers noticed that his wife Megan has removed his surname from her Facebook profile, and supportive comments from friends have appeared on her timeline. While no official statements have been made, the subtle social media updates suggest real-world consequences behind the viral footage.

To date, Astronomer has not issued a public response to the controversy, fueling further speculation about internal fallout and possible disciplinary action. Industry insiders are already debating whether the board will be forced to intervene or revise company policies around workplace relationships.

Media outlets including Vulture, Business Insider, and Page Six have amplified the story, branding it everything from “ColdplayGate” to “LinkedIn’s biggest kiss cam scandal.”

“This is what happens when HR meets TMZ,” one viral post read.
“What happens on the kiss cam clearly doesn’t stay on the kiss cam.”

As the video continues to dominate online discourse, the reputations of both executives and the future of Astronomer hang in the balance. What remains to be seen is whether the company will stay silent or confront a moment that has become a cautionary tale about public image, professional ethics, and the high cost of being caught on camera.