During Coldplay's July 16, 2025, concert at Boston's Gillette Stadium, a seemingly routine 'Kiss Cam' moment escalated into a viral sensation, now referred to as 'ColdplayGate.' The stadium's camera focused on a couple in the audience, later identified as Andy Byron, CEO of tech company Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer. Both are reportedly married to other people.
As the camera spotlighted them, Byron and Cabot reacted with visible discomfort. Byron quickly distanced himself, while Cabot attempted to hide her face. Observing this, Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, humorously remarked, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.'
The incident rapidly gained traction online. Social media users identified the pair and noted their marital statuses, leading to widespread speculation and discussion. The video of the moment amassed over 50 million views on TikTok alone. Memes and jokes proliferated, with some dubbing the event 'Cheat Cam 2025.'
In the aftermath, Byron deleted his LinkedIn profile, and his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, reportedly removed his surname from her Facebook profile before deactivating her account. Neither Byron nor Cabot has publicly commented on the incident. Astronomer has not issued an official statement, though it did refute a fake apology attributed to Byron that circulated online.
This episode underscores the potential personal and professional ramifications of public exposure in the digital age, especially when private moments become public spectacles.