Who knew a Coldplay concert could turn into a full-blown PR circus? That’s exactly what happened when tech boss Andy Byron was caught getting cozy with someone who wasn’t his wife — and the internet had a field day.
As always, Nando’s was ready with their signature spicy humour, and even Byron’s own company, Astronomer, couldn’t resist jumping into the fray.
Nando’s Serves Up a Cheeky Dig
Nando’s is no stranger to playful marketing, and this time, their Australian branch delivered the laughs.
In a now-viral Instagram post, the popular chicken chain poked fun at Byron’s alleged affair with a well-timed promo.
The ad read:
“Little something on the side? Enter Coldplay for a free regular side with any main.”
The reference? A very public moment at a Coldplay concert where Byron was seen getting intimate with employee Kristin Cabot.
The catch? He’s married to Megan Kerrigan Byron.
The whole scene was so awkward that even Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin, chimed in, joking, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.”
Astronomer Fires Back with Celebrity Help
Not to be outdone, Astronomer — the data company Byron led before stepping down — clapped back with a video of their own, and it featured a surprising guest: Gwyneth Paltrow.
In a tongue-in-cheek clip, Paltrow (who also happens to be the ex-wife of Chris Martin) played the role of Astronomer’s “temporary” PR rep, answering a few made-up fan questions with a straight face and plenty of irony.
She quipped, “Astronomer has gotten a lot of questions over the last few days – and they wanted me to answer the most common ones.”
Though no real answers were given, the message was clear: we’re rolling with the punches.
Paltrow wrapped it up with a sly line:
“We’ll now be returning to what we do best: delivering game-changing results for our customers.”
Byron Steps Down as the Memes Keep Rolling
Amid all the backlash, memes, and public scrutiny, Andy Byron officially stepped down as CEO.
Whether it was because of the viral footage or the social media roast fest that followed, Astronomer didn’t waste the opportunity to spin things with humour and a little star power.
Is This Viral Fame a Blessing or a Burn?
With his name now trending for all the wrong reasons, one has to wonder — is Andy Byron quietly enjoying the unexpected attention?