A recent viral video from Coldplay’s Boston concert has stirred online speculation about a potential workplace romance involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. During the concert’s “Kiss Cam” segment, the pair appeared noticeably uncomfortable—Byron ducked out of view while Cabot turned away—which led fans and viewers to wonder about their relationship. Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin, added fuel to the buzz with a lighthearted quip, suggesting they were either shy or “having an affair.”
Online sleuths quickly identified the duo, and attention turned to their professional history. Viewers revisited a 2023 press release in which Byron praised Cabot’s leadership and influence, now being reinterpreted under a different lens. While Cabot finalized a divorce in 2022, Byron is reportedly still married. Following the video’s circulation, his wife deactivated her social media accounts after receiving a wave of public comments, further intensifying speculation.
As the story spread, scrutiny also returned to Byron’s past at cybersecurity firm Cybereason. A 2018 investigative article had cited concerns about his leadership style, including claims from former employees describing the workplace as high-pressure and emotionally difficult. Byron, who denied any misconduct at the time, had reportedly brought in staff from a previous company, raising concerns about workplace culture and turnover.
Neither Byron nor Cabot has commented publicly on the concert incident or the speculation it sparked. However, the situation has reignited conversations about professional boundaries, leadership conduct, and the public’s role in workplace controversies amplified by social media.