Megan Kerrigan, the wife of ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, is in hiding at her family’s $2.4 million home in Maine following the Coldplay kiss-cam shock revelation of a purported affair between Byron and Kristin Cabot, the CEO of his HR department.
Kiss-Cam Footage Sparks Online Frenzy
Byron and Cabot were cuddled on the large screen in the video before they both reacted with shock and tried to cover themselves. The video quickly went viral on social media, and rumors about whether they were romantically involved and had been unfaithful spread.
Soon after the Coldplay concert video began circulating, Kerrigan quietly removed married surname from her Facebook page. No public comment was made, however. Subsequently, she also deactivated her Instagram and Facebook profiles.
Social Media Rallies Behind Megan Kerrigan
Meanwhile, several netizens expressed their support and love for Kerrigan, with one writing on X: “She dropped his name and went silent. That said everything. What a class act. Go Megan.”
Andy Byron resigned as CEO of Astronomer after the ColdplayGate scandal, while Cabot was suspended on leave.
HR Complications Delay Cabot’s Official Exit
Cabot was placed on leave following the scandal, but she is still regarded as the company’s HR director or chief people officer. Speaking about the matter, legal experts explained to the New York Post that firing a worker is not that easy despite “ugly” headlines. “It requires paperwork and discussions before dropping the axe.”
“In a real-world big company, you can’t just fire someone because the headlines are ugly. If HR greenlit what happened with Coldplay, and there is a supporting paper trail, heads will likely roll. It just might take a few more days before the axe drops.”
Megan Kerrigan Surrounded by Family in Maine
Megan Kerrigan is reportedly residing with her elder sister Maura and other family members at the four-bedroom, four-bathroom family house. Several family members visited her at the property over the weekend, according to neighbors who spoke to the Daily Mail. “Everyone has seen it, but the family doesn’t want to talk about it,” a local told the outlet, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Expressing sympathy for Kerrigan and her kids, others in the neighborhood called Andy Byron’s behavior “disgusting”.
“They deserve privacy,” another neighbor told the publication.
