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Fact Check: Coldplay's Kiss Cam Exposes Astronomer's CEO Andy Byron Alleged Affair With HR Chief Kristin Cabot SarahM.

Fact Check: Coldplay's Kiss Cam Exposes Astronomer's CEO Andy Byron Alleged Affair With HR Chief Kristin Cabot SarahM.

Published July 27, 2025
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# Fact Check: Coldplay's Kiss Cam Exposes Astronomer's CEO Andy Byron Alleged Affair With HR Chief Kristin Cabot ## What We Know The claim revolves a...

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Fact Check: Coldplay's Kiss Cam Exposes Astronomer's CEO Andy Byron Alleged Affair With HR Chief Kristin Cabot

What We Know

The claim revolves around an incident at a Coldplay concert where CEO Andy Byron and HR Chief Kristin Cabot were caught on the "kiss cam." Following the viral moment, both individuals resigned from their positions at Astronomer. The incident occurred during a concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, where lead singer Chris Martin joked about the couple, suggesting they might be "having an affair or just very shy" as they attempted to hide from the camera (NBC News, CNBC).

Byron, who is married, and Cabot were quickly identified by online users after the video went viral on social media platforms like TikTok and X (Evening Standard). The company stated that Byron was placed on leave for an investigation before resigning, and Cabot followed suit shortly thereafter (NBC News, CNBC).

Analysis

The evidence surrounding the claim indicates that both Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were indeed caught in a compromising situation that led to significant public speculation about their relationship. The viral video and subsequent media coverage have fueled discussions about the nature of their relationship, especially given that Byron is married (Evening Standard, National Post).

However, while the incident suggests an inappropriate context for their interaction, it is crucial to note that the claim of an "alleged affair" remains unverified. Neither Byron nor Cabot has publicly confirmed any romantic involvement, and the speculation largely stems from the public's interpretation of their behavior during the concert (CNBC, New York Post).

The sources reporting on this incident vary in reliability. Major news outlets like NBC and CNBC provide factual accounts of the events, while tabloids like the New York Post may introduce sensationalism into their reporting (NBC News, CNBC, New York Post). This discrepancy highlights the need for caution when interpreting claims about personal relationships based solely on public appearances and online commentary.

Conclusion

The claim that Coldplay's kiss cam incident exposes an alleged affair between Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot is Partially True. While both individuals were indeed caught in a compromising situation that led to their resignations, there is no concrete evidence confirming an affair. The public's interpretation of their actions during the concert has fueled speculation, but without direct confirmation from either party, the claim remains speculative.

Sources

  1. Woman seen in Coldplay kiss cam video resigns from ...
  2. Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot resigns after Coldplay ' ...
  3. The Coldplay 'kiss cam' debacle explained as Kristin Cabot ...
  4. New video of ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron cozying up ...
  5. HR exec caught on Coldplay kiss cam resigns
  6. HR exec Kristin Cabot resigns over Coldplay kiss cam scandal ...
  7. Kristin Cabot Pictured for First Time Since Kiss Cam ...
  8. Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot was on overseas work ...
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