A lighthearted moment at a Coldplay concert turned into a viral scandal after Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon was allegedly exposed for having an affair with Chief Human Resources Officer Kristin Cabot.
The shocking moment took place on Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium in Boston when Chris Martin, the band’s lead singer, initiated a “kiss cam” segment. The camera zoomed in on Bryon and Cabot, who were sitting closely. Bryon had his arms around her chest and their fingers were intertwined, making it appear intimate.
Chris Martin commented, “Look at these two,” just as both noticed they were being shown on the big screen. A visibly embarrassed Cabot hid her face, and Bryon quickly ducked out of the frame. Martin then jokingly added, “Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” before nervously adding, “I hope we didn’t do something bad.”
Internet Erupts as Allegations Surface
The clip spread like wildfire across social media platforms because Andy Bryon is married and has two children, while Cabot is the company’s HR head. Their awkward reaction on camera made viewers highly suspicious about their relationship status. Soon, the incident became a trending topic, raising questions about professionalism and ethics at the workplace.
Coldplay accidentally exposed an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot at one of their recent concerts. pic.twitter.com/hsJHV2u5UM
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 17, 2025
Who Is Kristin Cabot?
Before joining Astronomer, Kristin Cabot had already made a name for herself in Silicon Valley. She was known for helping companies manage rapid growth while preserving strong workplace culture. She stepped in as Chief People Officer in November 2024 and brought 20 years of experience in people and culture management.
She previously held leadership roles at firms like Neo4j, ObserveIT, and ProofPoint. Cabot earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College.
At the time of her hiring, Andy Bryon had praised her leadership, saying, “Kristin’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory.”
He also described her as, “a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies” and added, “her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.”
Cabot’s Personal Life and Self-Praise
According to New York Post, Kristin Cabot had gone through a divorce from her ex-husband Kenneth Thornby. The two filed for divorce in 2018, which was officially finalized in 2022. The former couple reportedly shares at least one child, and Thornby was ordered to pay a lump-sum child support payment.
Cabot had portrayed herself as a confident and respected HR leader. On her LinkedIn bio, she described herself as someone who “wins the trust” of everyone at work: “An influential leader and fearless change agent, I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants.”
She also called herself a “passionate People leader known for building award-winning cultures from the ground up for fast-growing startups and multi-national corporations.”
Backlash Online and Fallout at Home
After the alleged affair was caught on camera, many users online mocked Cabot for failing to follow her own HR standards. One user on Instagram joked, “Cost of a concert: Hotel $200, tickets $600, food/drinks $150, divorce attorney $50,000. Getting exposed by Coldplay having an affair with your co-worker: priceless.”
Meanwhile, people noticed changes on social media related to Bryon’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Bryon. One X (formerly Twitter) user pointed out that Megan had removed her married name from her Facebook profile. Another posted, “What a class act! Go Megan. Get that divorce lawyer and get the money.”
