For those still questioning whether Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot crossed a line during their viral moment on the Coldplay concert “kiss cam,” a newly released video has seemingly put all doubts to rest. TMZ has obtained footage showing the two kissing during the concert, captured from a different angle than the jumbotron shot that first made headlines.
The new clip—shot from behind the pair’s seating section—clearly identifies Byron and Cabot at the 0:04 mark, as highlighted by a red arrow in the video. The intimate kiss leaves little room for ambiguity and further validates the public’s suspicion that what happened at the Gillette Stadium was more than just an awkward hug between coworkers.
The initial footage from the concert, which surfaced last Wednesday, showed Byron holding Cabot from behind as the kiss cam spotlight landed on them. Their visibly panicked and embarrassed reactions—Byron ducking and Cabot covering her face—only added fuel to the fire. Both are married or have been recently linked to long-term partners. Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, with whom he shares two children, while recent reports suggest Cabot shares a home with Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum.
This latest development has significantly escalated the situation. Astronomer, a prominent DataOps company, announced that both Byron and Cabot have been suspended, pending a full internal review by the company’s Board of Directors. The incident has already prompted serious concerns about workplace ethics, abuse of power, and the broader implications of relationships between top-level executives.
Byron had only been with the company since 2023, and Cabot joined as Chief People Officer in late 2024. Their relatively recent appointments, coupled with their high-ranking positions, have made this scandal particularly damaging for Astronomer’s reputation.
As the investigation continues and more footage circulates, public and professional reactions are intensifying. What started as a viral concert clip has now snowballed into a major HR and leadership crisis for the company—one that may have lasting consequences for all involved.
