At a packed stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin took a light-hearted moment to warn the audience: if you’re feeling flirty, be careful—you might just end up on the big screen. This wasn’t just any heads-up.
It came hot on the heels of a now-viral incident at their last show, where a kiss cam unexpectedly sparked a corporate scandal.
Big Screen Surprise Turns Into Corporate Controversy
During a previous Coldplay concert at Boston’s Gillette Stadium, a seemingly innocent camera sweep of the crowd caught two attendees in an awkward moment that quickly spiraled into something much bigger.
Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s HR boss Kristin Cabot were spotted cuddled up when the kiss cam landed on them mid-song.
Caught off guard, both scrambled to hide—Byron ducked out of the frame while Cabot turned her back, trying to escape the spotlight.
But the moment was already out there, and Chris Martin couldn’t help but comment.
“Oh look at these two!” he said with a cheeky grin. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
Internet Reacts to the Kiss Cam Couple
That small, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment took on a life of its own online.
Clips of the pair’s awkward reaction were shared widely, sparking gossip and scrutiny.
Making things more complicated, public records suggest both Byron, 50, and Cabot, 56, are married—but not to each other.
And their home addresses? Not shared with their respective spouses.
The Fallout at Astronomer
The viral moment didn’t just stay in the realm of internet drama—it had real-world consequences.
Soon after the video gained traction, Astronomer, a fast-growing generative AI startup, launched an internal investigation.
And before long, Byron resigned as CEO.
In a company statement, Astronomer made it clear they were distancing themselves from the incident:
“Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met.”
They emphasized that while the spotlight on the company had intensified, their mission hadn’t changed: “We’re continuing to help our customers with their toughest data and AI problems.”
From Praise to Resignation
Just a few months before the controversy, Byron had been singing Cabot’s praises publicly.
In a November 2024 post, he called her “a proven leader” and celebrated her expertise in employee engagement and workplace culture.
“Kristin’s exceptional leadership… makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer,” he wrote.
Byron himself had only become CEO in 2023, but under his leadership, the company’s revenue reportedly surged by 292% thanks to their AI platform, Astro.
At one point, Astronomer had even been valued at over $1 billion.
He had appeared on NYSE TV just the week before the scandal to celebrate their growth.
A New Chapter Begins at Astronomer
Now, as the dust settles, Peter DeJoy has stepped in as interim CEO while the company moves forward.
But the moment has become a cautionary tale—both for corporate leaders and concertgoers alike.
And that’s exactly why Chris Martin wasn’t taking any chances in Wisconsin.
With a smile, he reminded the audience that the camera could find anyone, anywhere.
After all, what started as a cute concert gimmick turned into a viral drama that rocked a billion-dollar tech company.
