What began as a night of great music and Coldplay magic quickly turned into an unforgettable—and seriously awkward—moment for two top executives in the tech world.
A kiss cam at a packed concert didn’t just catch a sweet smooch… it captured what looked a lot like an office romance, and it all went viral within hours.
Chris Martin Caught Off Guard by On-Stage Surprise
While performing at Gillette Stadium in New Jersey, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin found himself reacting live to what fans assumed was a kiss between a couple.
But as it turns out, this couple just happened to be Andrew Byron—the CEO of AI firm Astronomer—and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot.
The clip shows Martin awkwardly laughing and nervously saying, “I don’t know what to do,” followed by, “Oh s***, I hope we didn’t do something bad.”
The Crowd Erupted—and So Did Social Media
Once the big screen zoomed in on Byron and Cabot, things took a hilariously cringeworthy turn.
Byron, clearly panicked, reportedly dropped to his knees in embarrassment while Cabot tried to cover her face.
Martin quipped to the crowd, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” sending the entire stadium into hysterics.
From Viral Laughs to Internet Infamy
The footage immediately exploded online, with millions of views pouring in as people debated who the pair were and what exactly was going on.
According to the Daily Mail, Byron even shouted, “F***ing hell, it’s me!” when he realized the cameras were on him.
Cabot, meanwhile, kept it classy but clearly uncomfortable, whispering, “This is awkward.”
Coldplay Fans React to the “Office Romance” Reveal
One fan in particular, 28-year-old Grace Springer from New Jersey, unknowingly captured the viral clip that would catapult Byron and Cabot into unexpected fame.
She later told the US Sun that she had no clue who they were at the time but admitted their “interesting reaction” made it the talk of the night.
Feeling a bit guilty, she said, “A part of me feels bad for turning these people’s lives upside down,” but cheekily added, “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.”
Tech Power Couple? The Internet Starts Digging
Soon after the concert, internet sleuths quickly connected the dots: both Byron and Cabot work for Astronomer, a billion-dollar AI startup providing tools for major companies like Uber, Ford, and LinkedIn.
Byron took over as CEO in 2023 and helped steer the company to massive growth, including a staggering 292% revenue boost for its Astro platform.
The Timing Couldn’t Have Been Worse
Just a week before the Coldplay fiasco, Byron had appeared on NYSE TV to celebrate the company’s $93 million Series D funding round.
With a glowing smile, he called the investment “a huge opportunity” for Astronomer.
It’s safe to say he wasn’t expecting to follow that milestone with internet-wide embarrassment.
Byron and Cabot’s Public Praise Before the Public Scrutiny
When Cabot joined the company in late 2024, Byron publicly praised her as a “perfect fit” for Astronomer.
In a press release, he lauded her leadership and experience in growing collaborative, inclusive workplaces.
He added that her passion and people skills would be crucial as Astronomer scaled rapidly.
A Past of Workplace Tensions Resurfaces
Unfortunately, this isn’t Byron’s first time making headlines.
Before Astronomer, he served at cybersecurity company Cybereason, where a 2018 report claimed his management style sparked internal strife.
Former employees told The Information that he had a habit of lashing out at staff who disagreed with him.
“You couldn’t challenge him,” one ex-employee said.
While Byron denied being combative, he did admit that some decisions “disappointed” people.
Coldplay’s Concert Moment United the Internet—and Exposed a Whole Lot More
What was supposed to be a fun night out at a Coldplay concert has now turned into a full-blown internet sensation.
As fans continue to laugh, cringe, and speculate, it’s clear that one awkward kiss cam moment did more than just disrupt a concert—it put a billion-dollar CEO and his HR chief at the center of a viral storm.
