We’ll set the scene: You’re at a sold-out Coldplay concert, the vibe is high, when suddenly you’re on the big screen with your arms around someone who is not your spouse. ‘Either they’re having an affair, or…’ jokes Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Cue instant viral fame, millions of TikTok views, and suddenly the whole world knows your business.
For Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron, this is exactly what happened.
The pair were spotted on the Kiss Cam while attending a Coldplay concert in Boston on Wednesday. At first, they looked like any other couple – arms around waist, smiling, swaying to the sweet sound of Chris Martin’s voice. However, once they clocked themselves on the screen, they appeared shocked and nervous. Caught off-guard, Byron quickly sank to the floor, while Cabot covered her face with her hands.
It didn’t take long for the social media sleuths to delve into the video. Based on their panicked responses, internet detectives began to question whether this really was an affair caught on camera.
Who is Kristin Cabot?
Kristin Cabot serves as Chief People Officer at Astronomer, the company where Andy Byron serves as CEO.
According to its website, ‘Astro is the industry-leading data organisation and observability platform powered by Apache Airflow ®. Astro accelerates building reliable date products that unclock insights, unleash AI value, and power data-driven applications.’
Cabot joined Astronomer in November 2024, having previously worked at software company Neo4j. She reportedly has a reputation in Silicon Valley for scaling company culture during rapid growth phases.
In a since deleted post, Byron praised Astronomer’s hiring of Cabot. In a statement quoted by The Sun, he wrote that she would bring ‘exceptional leadership,’ adding, ‘Her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.’
Is Kristin Cabot married?
Some X users (formerly known as Twitter) have shared pictures of a man they allege to be Cabot’s husband, with one tweeting, ‘Hope he gets a divorce lawyer too.’
It’s since been reported that Cabot has been divorced since 2022, with the New York Post citing records in Massachusetts. She was previously known as Kristin Thornby, the name of her former husband. It’s said the pair have at least one child together, and it’s unclear if she has since remarried.
Byron is currently married, with his wife since deleting social media and removed ‘Byron’ from her surname.
Has Kristin Cabot responded to the Coldplay scandal?
As of yet, neither Cabot nor Byron have directly responded to their viral Coldplay moment.
Amid the scandal, Byron has disabled comments on his LinkedIn. Cabot’s LinkedIn is still public, however her activity seems to have been deleted.
Charlotte Roberts is a news and entertainment writer at Grazia UK. She spends her days covering everything celebrity, culture, and entertainment.