Married CEO And His HR Chief Caught In Awkward 'Kiss Cam' Moment At Coldplay Show: 'Duck And Hide'

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief, Kristin Cabot, sparked controversy after appearing together on a Coldplay Boston concert kiss cam.

The viral moment has prompted intense backlash and accusations of infidelity online. Social media users mocked the duo's poor judgment while expressing sympathy for Byron's wife.

Meanwhile, Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour, where the moment unfolded, continues as planned, with upcoming U.S. shows before wrapping up in London this September.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his alleged mistress, company HR chief Kristin Cabot, caused quite a stir when they appeared on the big screen during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts.

As the "kiss cam" swept across the crowd, it landed on Byron, who is married, with his arms around Cabot. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin playfully pointed them out, saying, "Oh, look at these two."

But the moment turned awkward fast. Byron quickly dropped his arm and ducked behind a barrier, while Cabot covered her face in embarrassment while turning her back to the camera.

The "kiss cam" remained on her for a few seconds until she completely left the spot and hid somewhere else.

The crowd at the concert erupted in laughter during the wild moment as Chris Martin made a joke about Byron and Cabot's behavior.

The singer quipped, "Oh, what... either they're having an affair or they're very shy."

Byron has been CEO of Astronomer, a software company valued at over $1.3 billion, since July 2023.

Cabot, who also goes by Thornby on LinkedIn, joined the company nine months ago as Chief People Officer.

On her LinkedIn profile, Cabot emphasizes her ability to build "trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants."

According to Men's Journal, when Cabot was appointed in November, Byron praised her "exceptional leadership" and "deep expertise in talent management," calling her a "proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer."

Cabot echoed the enthusiasm in her own statement, sharing that she felt "energized" after conversations with Byron and the leadership team about the company's future.

She emphasized her approach as being focused on "people strategy," adding: "I prefer to think of my role as people strategy versus traditional human resources, as the real magic happens when you align the people strategy with the business strategy."

She added: "There are plenty of companies out there where a leadership team doesn't recognize the value that a strong people leader and people team can bring to a company. It's not just about benefits or catered lunches. There's so much more to it, and I was energized in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here."

Footage from the Boston concert has since gone viral on social media, racking up thousands of shares on X and TikTok, with several poking fun at the duo for "ducking and hiding" due to their alleged affair.

Many expressed sympathy for Byron's wife, who has now removed his last name from her Facebook page.

One commenter wrote, "Sorry for the wife, but glad they're being exposed and embarrassed."

Another quipped, "The face you make when you realize 50% of your assets just disappeared."

A third added, "If they'd have just stuck it out and smiled for the camera, this would never have surfaced as virally as it did."

Others criticized their lack of foresight, with one user commenting, "You'd think 'executives' would be more strategic thinkers, right? A) Maybe don't go out in public like this, or (at least) B) When you see the 'cam' thing happening, either sit down, or say 'if they come to us, act natural.'"

Another jabbed, "Why spend money on a Coldplay concert when for the same amount, they could've gotten a hotel room. And not a cheap one."

Despite the online buzz over the Boston incident, Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres" world tour continues without disruption.

The Boston show marked just one stop on a record-breaking global tour that has kept fans talking since its launch in 2022.

Throughout the tour, Coldplay has grabbed headlines — from Martin thanking Mumbai fans for "forgiving us" over British colonialism, to his accidental fall through a trapdoor during a performance in Australia, which fortunately left him unharmed.

The band's next stops include sold-out concerts in Madison, Wisconsin (July 19), Nashville (July 22), and Miami (July 26-27). Afterward, they'll return to the UK for shows in August, with the tour expected to wrap up in London this September.