Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s wife drops his last name after Coldplay concert clip sparks cheating rumors

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: The wife of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, Megan Kerrigan Byron, has taken significant steps to distance herself publicly after a now-viral video from a Coldplay concert appeared to show her husband in an intimate moment with a colleague.

Following the incident, Megan removed “Byron” from her name on social media and deactivated her Facebook account entirely, subtle but striking moves that have only fueled speculation about the state of their marriage.

Astronomer CEO's wife drops last name from social media accounts as his clip from Coldplay concert goes viral

The viral video, captured on Wednesday night during Coldplay’s performance at Gillette Stadium, shows Andy Byron seated with his arm around Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s chief people officer, as the band’s kiss cam scanned the crowd.

When the camera landed on the two, frontman Chris Martin commented, “Oh look at these two,” prompting Cabot to turn her face in embarrassment, while Byron hastily ducked behind the stadium barrier. Martin’s casual remark, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” delivered in jest, only intensified the scrutiny.

By Thursday morning, Megan’s Facebook page, which previously featured family photos, was no longer accessible.

Before deactivating the account, she removed the “Byron” last name from her profile. 

Megan has not issued a public statement, but the social media actions appear to be a direct response to the unwanted spotlight and public commentary following the video’s circulation.

Internet rallies behind CEO's wife after Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ moment exposes husband's alleged affair

As the Coldplay concert footage spread like wildfire online, social media users flooded Megan’s online presence with messages of sympathy, support, and fury toward Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot.

Before Megan’s Facebook account was deactivated, strangers had taken to the comments on her family photos to offer words of encouragement and judgment for those involved.

“She's going to wake up to this. Literally heartbreaking,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “So sorry your going through this.”

Under a Page Six article about the viral moment, reactions grew even more visceral. “This is awesome! They went to a public event, and deserved to be caught. I hope his wife gets everything,” a user commented.

Others focused on the betrayal and moral breach, with one saying, “Real men don't cheat on their wives. Once an oath is given you keep it. These are the actions of the selfish and childish.”

One particularly sharp remark took aim at both individuals involved, writing, “His wife should get a nice divorce settlement while the HR woman should be looking for a new job ….. outside of the US.”

The moment has resonated widely online, not just for the alleged infidelity, but for the sheer public nature of its exposure.

Coldplay frontman Martin, reflecting on the viral “kiss cam” moment that may have exposed an alleged affair, quipped afterward, “I hope we didn’t do something bad…”

Coldplay 'kiss cam' moment puts Astronomer CEO Andy Byron under fire

The now-notorious moment unfolded during Coldplay’s “kiss cam” segment, where audience members are often shown on large screens to the amusement of the crowd. As Martin’s voice filled the stadium, Cabot appeared visibly shocked, and Byron ducked out of sight, an awkward reaction that instantly sparked speculation of inappropriate workplace behavior.

Byron is the CEO of Astronomer, an AI and data-focused company reportedly valued at over $1.2 billion. 

Cabot, who was beside him during the concert, joined Astronomer in 2024 as chief people officer. According to her LinkedIn profile, she has held senior HR roles in several tech firms and emphasizes trust-building across company hierarchies.

Despite the growing controversy, Astronomer has not released any statement, nor have Byron or Cabot publicly responded to the video. 

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