A night of musical enjoyment turned into a PR crisis for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron when concert cameras captured his uncomfortable reaction during Coldplay’s “Kiss Cam” segment with colleague Kristin Cabot. Their visible discomfort – she turned her head, he dipped out of frame – combined with Chris Martin’s playful “affair” comment created perfect conditions for an internet storm.
The aftermath has been swift and severe: Byron’s wife Megan has disappeared from social media, the CEO has deactivated his LinkedIn, and Cabot’s marital history (divorced in 2022) is being scrutinized. The situation has also revived scrutiny of Byron’s professional past, including allegations of creating a toxic workplace at previous company Cybereason.
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While the pair haven’t addressed the rumors, the court of public opinion is already in session, with social media users dissecting every aspect of their interaction and professional relationship. The incident serves as a cautionary tale about how quickly private moments can become public spectacles in the digital age.
