Astronomer CEO Adam Byron was seen embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer, during a recent Coldplay concert. When the kiss cam focused on them, they quickly covered their faces, prompting frontman Chris Martin to jokingly suggest that the pair were either very shy or possibly having an affair.
Social Media Reaction to the Incident
The moment has since gone viral on social media, though there has been no official confirmation regarding the nature of their relationship, especially considering that both are married. Amidst the brewing scandal, Coldplay tweeted a photo from their Boston show, which quickly attracted comments related to the incident.
Show #207, Boston#MusicOfTheSpheresWorldTour pic.twitter.com/gkrxpX9vj2
— Coldplay (@coldplay) July 17, 2025
Camera free zones should be implemented immediately due to security and safeguarding of marriages! 🤔 pic.twitter.com/jRr3OPU5Qp
— OneSi𝕏TwoThree (@OneSixTwoThree1) July 17, 2025
In reaction to the post, one user tweeted, “Camera-free zones should be implemented immediately due to security and safeguarding of marriages!” while sharing a clip of the kiss cam episode.
Personal Consequences and Online Buzz
Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, has reportedly removed her last name from her Facebook account, adding fuel to speculation. One user quipped, “was so good it caused a divorce,” while another noted that there could be two divorces since Cabot is also married.
Screenshots of the kiss cam moment became popular, with one user jokingly stating they would make it their Microsoft Teams background, and another added the #OpenToWork hashtag to the couple’s photo. Another user juxtaposed the kiss cam image with a concert shot, commenting, “A Sky Full of Stars,” referencing a popular Coldplay song.
Byron Closes Off Communications
Amid the growing social media buzz, Byron has disabled commenting on his LinkedIn posts, likely in an attempt to manage the fallout from this unfolding drama.
As the story develops, the inquiry into the nature of Byron and Cabot’s relationship continues to garner widespread attention, showcasing how a moment at a concert can lead to significant personal and professional repercussions.
