In a rapidly escalating scandal, tech firm Astronomer is facing serious allegations following the abrupt firing of a former employee, Alex Cohen, who claims he was terminated after witnessing an affair between CEO Andy Byron and HR Chief Kristin Cabot.

The incident reportedly occurred at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium, which Cohen had booked for a company outing. What was meant to be a celebratory night unraveled into a corporate crisis when Byron and Cabot were caught on the stadium’s kiss cam in an intimate moment that raised eyebrows—and sparked immediate consequences.

According to Cohen, the pair’s flustered and panicked reaction to being shown on the jumbotron triggered internal chaos. Within 48 hours, Cohen says he was called into an HR meeting and fired without warning.

On July 14, Cohen posted a viral tweet:

“I was fired from Astronomer today. I ran our company’s events team. Turns out our CEO and Head of HR were having an affair and got caught at the Coldplay concert that I bought the company tickets to. They blamed me for getting caught and fired me on the spot.”

Cohen has since filed a $30 million lawsuit against the company, citing wrongful termination, retaliation, and a toxic workplace culture. His legal team claims the firing was not based on performance but was a direct attempt to silence an internal witness.

Insiders confirm the concert moment went viral after fans shared footage of the CEO and HR boss embracing. Bizarrely, the pair reacted with visible panic, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin even quipped mid-show, “Either they’re having an affair… or they’re very, very shy.”

In the days that followed, Andy Byron resigned, while Kristin Cabot remained in her role, sparking further criticism about double standards and internal favoritism. Rumors now swirl that Cabot may be pregnant, though this remains unconfirmed.

The lawsuit also reveals a pattern of gaslighting and intimidation, with Cohen stripped of duties and meetings prior to his firing. Meanwhile, Byron’s wife has reportedly filed for divorce, seeking $50 million in damages.

As Astronomer’s leadership remains silent, employees and investors alike are demanding transparency. More resignations may follow as Cohen’s case unfolds—and threatens to expose more than just an affair.