In an age where viral moments can spark office investigations and stadium-wide laughter, a surprising blend of romance, awkwardness, and baseball unfolded this weekend.
The Philadelphia Phillies took center stage—not for a home run or a dramatic catch—but for poking fun at a trending controversy involving two tech executives who got a little too cozy at a Coldplay concert.
Viral Concert Clip Sparks Corporate Chaos
Earlier in the week, a clip of Andy Byron, CEO of tech firm Astronomer, and his Head of People, Kristin Cabot, ignited a social media storm.
The pair were caught cuddling on the kiss cam during Coldplay’s Boston concert on Tuesday night.
What might have been a sweet moment quickly turned uncomfortable—not just because of the unexpected camera attention, but because both executives are reportedly married to other people.
To make matters more complex, Cabot is married to another CEO, and Byron’s wife, Megan, recently removed her last name from her social media accounts, raising eyebrows across the internet.
Phillies Mascots Recreate the Infamous Scene
Fast forward to Friday night’s baseball game in Philadelphia. As fans packed Citizens Bank Park for the Phillies’ matchup against the Los Angeles Angels, the team’s media crew seized the moment.
Set to Coldplay’s “Speed of Sound,” the stadium’s kiss cam started innocently—panning to smiling couples who shared sweet pecks.
But then, the screen cut to the team’s two mascots, locked in a suspiciously familiar pose.
They were mimicking the exact way Byron and Cabot had stood during the infamous concert moment.
Just like the real-life duo, one mascot suddenly dove off-screen, while the other spun around in mock embarrassment—sending the crowd into fits of laughter.
Fans Get in on the Joke
But the fun didn’t stop there. The jumbotron soon found a fan in the crowd holding up a homemade sign that read:
“This is my wife”, with the word “is” underlined for dramatic effect.
The message seemed like a cheeky nod to the confusion surrounding Byron and Cabot’s public intimacy.
The man then kissed his actual wife to raucous applause, sealing the moment with a sense of humor and good-natured fun that the internet couldn’t resist.
CEO Couple Tries—and Fails—to Keep Low Profile
Meanwhile, the couple at the center of it all didn’t seem ready for the spotlight. When the kiss cam originally zoomed in on them at Gillette Stadium in Boston, they reacted with visible panic.
Byron awkwardly dropped to his knees, while Cabot covered her face in embarrassment. Even Coldplay frontman Chris Martin couldn’t resist commenting, joking on mic: “They’re either having an affair or are very shy.”
Neither Byron nor Cabot have made any public statement about the incident, but their reactions—and the now-infamous clip—have only made the moment more viral.
Company Confirms Internal Investigation
Now the incident has gone beyond stadium banter and social media memes.
Astronomer has launched a formal HR investigation, with the board confirming in a Friday statement:
“Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.
The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”
As of now, it’s unclear whether Byron and Cabot are still actively working or if they’ve been placed on leave.
What we do know is that Byron’s company is valued at over $1 billion, and he has played a major role in its rapid growth since taking the CEO position in 2023.
A Perfect Storm of Music, Romance, and Public Backfire
What started as a personal moment at a concert has now become a nationwide spectacle—complete with memes, mascot reenactments, and potentially serious career consequences.
Whether this couple survives the HR fallout remains to be seen.
But if nothing else, the Phillies made sure to remind everyone that in the age of kiss cams and viral fame, no one is safe from becoming a punchline.
