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Chris Martin ‘Outs’ CEO Andy Byron’s Alleged Affair With His HR During Coldplay Gig
ABP Live Entertainment | July 18, 2025 12:11 AM CST

A recent Coldplay concert in Boston has gone viral for reasons no one expected. While performing at Gillette Stadium, frontman Chris Martin accidentally triggered online chatter about a potential workplace affair—spotlighting Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR Chief Kristin Cabot.

The unexpected moment occurred during the band's now-famous Kiss Cam segment, where Martin engages with the crowd. As the camera panned to a couple sitting close and wrapped in each other’s arms, Martin remarked casually, “Oh look at these two.” What followed turned the lighthearted segment into internet fodder.

CEO and HR Chief Caught Off Guard At Coldplay concert

Once the camera—and Martin’s attention—landed on the pair, Byron abruptly dropped his arm from around Cabot and attempted to hide his face behind stadium barriers. Meanwhile, Cabot was left standing in plain view, shielding her face with her hands.

The awkward reaction fueled speculation from concertgoers and social media users alike. The entire stadium erupted in laughter when Martin quipped, “Oh what... either they're having an affair or they're very shy.”

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Social media detectives were quick to identify the pair. According to LinkedIn, Andy Byron has served as the CEO of Astronomer, a software development firm, since July 2023. Kristin Cabot, listed as the company’s Chief People Officer, describes herself as someone who “wins trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants.”

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The moment has sparked a wave of commentary online, with users dissecting the reactions and questioning the nature of the relationship. While no official statements have been made by either party, the moment captured on video continues to spread across platforms.

What began as a routine crowd interaction quickly turned into one of the most talked-about moments from Coldplay’s tour. Whether it was an innocent misunderstanding or an accidental exposé, Chris Martin’s spontaneous on-stage comment has certainly given fans more than music to talk about.

In 2022, Martin and his partner Dakota Johnson obtained a restraining order against a stalker who claimed to be "married" to the singer and repeatedly harassed the couple at their residence.

While Coldplay concerts are known for their interactive moments with fans, this incident marks the first time such a segment has sparked a potential scandal. As clips of the awkward exchange circulated widely on TikTok and X, growing public scrutiny has put Astronomer under pressure to respond to the behavior of its top executives.

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