“Caught in the Kiss‑Cam: Tech CEO’s Epic Coldplay Scandal”

Imagine this: you're enjoying a Coldplay concert when the giant Kiss‑Cam swings onto Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot—locked in an unmistakable embrace. Their sudden panic (“F‑ing hell, it's me!”) and awkward scrambling instantly turned the moment viral. Chris Martin himself quipped, “Either they’re having an affair or just very shy.” Page Six+11News.com.au+11The Independent+11

🚨 Instant Scandal

• Within hours, social media blew up: “ColdplayGate” trended worldwide, forcing Byron to pull his LinkedIn and prompting his wife to drop his surname from Facebook. The Times of India+4www.ndtv.com+4The Economic Times+4

• A faux apology appeared online—but Astronomer’s spokesperson swiftly confirmed it was a hoax from a parody account. Newsweek+5News.com.au+5San Francisco Chronicle+5

• Online sleuths linked Cabot’s recent hiring (November 2024) and Byron’s glowing review of her leadership to the scandal—fueling rumors of closeness far beyond the office. www.ndtv.com+11Page Six+11New York Post+11

🔥 Social Frenzy

• TikTok exploded: millions watched. One user joked: “Cost of concert: $600. Divorce lawyer: $50k. Caught in the Kiss‑Cam: priceless.” Page Six

• Reddit commentators dubbed the exposure “like shining a flashlight on raccoons in a dumpster.” reddit.com+1New York Post+1