Andy Byron Breaks Silence After Viral ‘Cheating’ Scandal at Coldplay Concert — Did He Really Apologise? 1 Post, 5 Million Views, Internet Divided
Did Andy Byron really apologise after the Coldplay concert cheating scandal? One viral post, 5M+ views, and the internet still isn’t sure. Here’s what we know.
Did Astronomer CEO Andy Byron acknowledge the so-called “Kiss Cam” incident, which seemingly caught him in a compromising moment with his head of HR, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert — an episode widely speculated to have exposed him cheating on his wife?
Coldplay’s recent concert in Massachusetts has become a talking point — though not for the band’s performance. Clips from the Boston gig have been making the rounds on X, TikTok, and Instagram, but it’s an unexpected on-stage moment that has truly captured attention.
One viral video shows front man Chris Martin inadvertently drawing attention to a man and woman shown together on the jumbotron, locked in a close embrace. The pair were later identified as Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s head of HR.
As the camera lingered on them, both quickly pulled apart a
“I want to acknowledge the moment that’s been circulating online, and the disappointment it’s caused.
What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage. I want to sincerely apologize to my wife, my family, and the team at Astronomer. You deserve better from me as a partner, as a father, and as a leader.
This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build. I’m taking time to reflect, to take accountability, and to figure out the next steps, personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate that process.
I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent. I respect artists and entertainers, but I hope we can all think more deeply about the impact of turning someone else’s life into a spectacle.fi
As a friend once sang: ‘Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.”
According to X’s Community Notes, the account that shared the alleged statement by Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is a parody account — meaning the statement is ‘fake’.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Andy Byron has been serving as the chief executive officer of Astronomer since July 2023. Public records indicate that Byron and his wife, Megan Kerrigan — both 50 — live in nearby Northborough and have two children together.
Newsweek reports that Astronomer, a private data infrastructure startup, achieved coveted “unicorn” status in 2022, with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. The company recently relocated its headquarters to New York City.
Before joining Astronomer, Byron was with Lacework, first as president from June 2019 until November 2022, and then as an advisor until May 2023. Between 2017 and 2019, he served as chief revenue officer at Cybereason. He has also held the roles of president and chief operating officer at Fuze and has previously been associated with Vericenter and BMC Software.
It all started during Coldplay’s recent performance in Manchester on their Music of the Spheres tour. A video shared on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) shows a woman in tears holding a sign that read:
“Andy Byron, I know you cheated. This song is for you.”
As the band began playing “The Scientist,” fans nearby began recording her emotional reaction, leading the clip to gain over 3.2 million views within 24 hours. The phrase “Andy Byron cheated” started trending across platforms, with users desperate to know: Who is Andy Byron?
Soon after the video went viral, a mysterious post surfaced on X from an account bearing the name “Andy Byron.” The now-viral post, which has 1.8 million views, read:
“I never meant to hurt you. I’m sorry.”
No other context was provided, sparking widespread speculation about whether this was a genuine apology or a troll account capitalizing on the drama.
Fact-checkers have since tried to verify the authenticity of the account. While it remains unconfirmed if this is the Andy Byron in question, the timing and content of the post fueled an online firestorm.
Social media users have flooded the original video and follow-up posts with reactions ranging from outrage to memes. On TikTok alone, the video garnered 50,000+ comments, with many praising the woman’s boldness while others questioned the public nature of the confrontation.
Instagram fan pages and Reddit threads have compiled “evidence” pointing to Andy’s identity, though no official confirmation has been released. Memes mocking “Andy Byron” have since spread across the globe, making it one of the most viral moments of the year from a live concert.
Interestingly, Coldplay has not commented on the scandal, but fans believe the emotional power of “The Scientist” amplified the impact of the moment. The band’s lyrics — “Nobody said it was easy. No one ever said it would be this hard” — have become symbolic of the heartbreak seen live on video.
So, did Andy Byron actually apologise? If the viral post was authentic, it could indicate remorse. But until the man at the center of this storm confirms his identity, the internet remains split. Whether real or performance art, the scandal has turned a concert into a global stage for emotional drama — and the name Andy Byron into a cautionary tale.
