Astronomer CEO and COO Resign After Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam Controversy

A viral moment at a Coldplay concert in July involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot sparked widespread rumors of an affair after they were caught on the "kiss cam" hugging and then dodging the camera. However, multiple sources close to Cabot have clarified that there was no affair between the two; they shared a strong professional bond and friendship, and the hug was deemed inappropriate but not romantic. Both Byron and Cabot resigned from Astronomer following the incident as the company emphasized leadership accountability. Cabot was already separated from her husband, Andrew, who was also at the concert with a new partner, and she filed for divorce shortly after. The scandal led to intense public scrutiny, with Cabot facing threats, paparazzi attention, and public shaming, severely impacting her personal life. Now, Cabot is focused on her children and family as she moves forward from the incident.