What was supposed to be a typical evening of music at Boston's Gillette Stadium soon became an online sensation after Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin accidentally revealed a clandestine office affair on the giant screen. The internet hit, taped during a sold-out show, has now inspired spates of gossip and debate on blogs and websites regarding working relationships and personal lives.
While the concert was underway, with Chris Martin speaking to the audience, cameras swept across the crowds for the ubiquitous "Kiss Cam" feature. When the camera rested on a couple kissing, Martin quipped, "Oh, look at these two." It turns out the pair were none other than Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and the company's Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot.
The previously unknown couple seemed shocked to realise they were on the big screen. Byron quickly yanked his arm back from Cabot and scurried behind the seats, and Cabot averted his face, both desperately attempting to escape the glare. Their goofy reactions prompted laughter from Martin and the stadium, the singer retorting, "Oh what. either they're having an affair or they're very shy."
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
The awkward, brief interaction soon fueled speculation on social media websites. Online users cobbled together their identities based on the viral video and LinkedIn profiles and soon verified the duo's well-known positions at Astronomer, a software firm.
Comments ranged from sympathy for Byron's family to snarky remarks about office romance and HR practices:
Elon Musk reacted to the tweet using a laughing out loud emoticon.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 17, 2025
The fallout went beyond cyberspace. Within a matter of hours, Byron's wife allegedly dropped his surname from her Facebook page, indicating quick fallout on the domestic front. Social media followers praised her for taking a quick stance and standing apart from the drama.
The Coldplay show, intended to bring happiness and wistfulness to thousands, became the unexpected stage for a very public stripping away of a workplace romance. As the saga continues to trend, witnesses are pondering the tense juncture of private affairs and public moments — and how, occasionally, even one evening of live music can turn everything around.
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