What started as a heartwarming moment at a Coldplay concert quickly spiraled into viral chaos when frontman Chris Martin accidentally spotlighted what many now believe to be a secret office romance. In front of a packed Gillette Stadium, Martin’s innocent interaction with a couple on the Kiss Cam unexpectedly blew the lid off an alleged affair involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot—setting off a social media firestorm.
Chris Martin Unwittingly Sparks Office Affair Rumours
While engaging with the crowd during Coldplay’s Boston concert, Chris unknowingly stirred major gossip when he pointed out a couple in the audience—sparking speculation about a workplace affair. The Kiss Cam landed on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot, prompting Martin to cheerfully say, “Oh look at these two,” unaware that Byron is reportedly married. The moment quickly turned awkward as the pair scrambled to avoid the camera, fueling rumours of an alleged office romance.
Caught on Camera
However, the seemingly lighthearted moment quickly turned awkward. The startled CEO, Andy Byron, hastily pulled his arm away from Kristin Cabot and ducked behind a barrier to shield his face. Cabot, left alone in the spotlight, covered her face with her hands. The entire Gillette Stadium burst into laughter as Chris Martin, still unaware of the tension, joked, “Oh what… either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.”
Who Are Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot?
According to Andy Byron’s LinkedIn profile, he serves as the CEO of a software development company. Meanwhile, Kristin Cabot is listed as the firm’s Chief People Officer, with her profile highlighting that she “wins trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants.”While one user wrote, ‘A Coldplay concert is grounds for divorce on a few levels’, another one added, ‘“HR policies will soon be updated’.