Man Named Andy Byron Clarified That He Was not the CEO Caught With Employee at a Concert
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How did the wrong Andy Byron respond to Coldplay’s jumbotron scandal?
Imagine enjoying a Coldplay concert, only to find yourself on the big screen in an awkward moment that spreads across the internet like wildfire.
This is exactly what happened at a recent Coldplay show in Boston, where a man was caught in a compromising position, leading to a case of mistaken identity and a social media storm.
The incident has everyone talking, but not all is as it seems.
Coldplay Jumbotron Scandal: A Concert Moment Gone Viral
During Coldplay’s concert on July 16, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the band’s frontman, Chris Martin, activated the “kiss cam,” a fun feature that highlights couples in the crowd. The camera landed on a man and a woman in a close embrace, prompting Martin to jokingly say, “Oh, look at these two… either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
The pair quickly pulled apart, with the man ducking out of sight and the woman covering her face. The crowd laughed, but the moment was recorded and shared online, racking up millions of views.
Social media users identified the man as Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, a New York-based data company, and the woman as Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer.
The problem? Andy Byron is married to someone else, sparking rumors of an affair.
The Wrong Andy Byron Speaks Out
As the video went viral, another Andy Byron, a business owner who runs Stylo Motion Design, found himself caught in the chaos. People flooded his LinkedIn with messages, assuming he was the Astronomer CEO.
On July 18, 2025, he posted a clarification, saying, “No, this isn’t me,” and humorously added that he “wouldn’t be caught dead at a Coldplay concert.” He used the opportunity to promote his motion graphics business, stating, “I’m the Andy Byron who makes videos for big screens, not the one who gets caught on them.”
His lighthearted response stood out against the serious allegations surrounding the other Andy Byron, showing how easily a name can cause confusion in the digital age.
Social Media and Corporate Fallout
The incident, dubbed “ColdplayGate,” caused a massive online reaction. Netizens criticized the Astronomer CEO, with some making puns using Coldplay lyrics like “Lights did not guide Andy home.” Others expressed sympathy for his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, who reportedly removed her husband’s last name from her Facebook profile before deactivating it.
The company, Astronomer, has stayed silent, turning off comments on its social media accounts. Some former employees even hinted at a toxic work culture, raising questions about leadership and workplace ethics.
Meanwhile, a fake statement attributed to the CEO circulated online, quoting Coldplay’s “Fix You” and apologizing for the incident, but Astronomer confirmed it was not real. The scandal has sparked debates about privacy, public shaming, and professional conduct, with no official response yet from Byron or Cabot.
This viral moment shows how quickly a private incident can become a public spectacle, especially when caught on a jumbotron.
It also highlights the power of social media to amplify drama and the challenges of navigating personal and professional boundaries in the spotlight.
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