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The infamous Coldplay kiss-cam controversy shook the entire nation. On July 16, 2025, ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and former HR executive Kristin Cabot were caught canoodling at the Coldplay concert when the jumbotron at Gillette Stadium suddenly panned to them. The incident led to both Byron and Cabot resigning from their positions at Astronomer, with the company stating that their leaders are expected to maintain high standards of conduct and accountability. However, a recent report has claimed that Byron and Cabot were merely 'friends' when they were caught in a romantic embrace.

Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were 'just friends'

According to People, a source close to Cabot stated that their relationship was strictly professional and friendly, with no romantic involvement. The viral moment sparked widespread speculation about an alleged affair, but the source insists that Cabot and Byron had an "excellent working relationship" and a "great friendship".

The source said, "There was no affair. It was inappropriate to be hugging your boss at a concert, and she accepts full responsibility for it. But the scandal, the downfall, the loss of the job – all of that is unfair."

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Kristin Cabot's Husband Brought A Date To Infamous Coldplay Concert

Cabot's husband, Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum, was reportedly present at the same concert with a date. Despite the public scrutiny, a spokesperson for Andrew Cabot confirmed that he and Kristin were "privately and amicably separated several weeks before the incident". Kristin has since filed for divorce, citing August 13 as the date she submitted the paperwork in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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Post the incident, Kristin Cabot has faced intense public scrutiny and shaming. According to a source close to Cabot, as per People, she was subjected to relentless media attention, with paparazzi following her and strangers mocking her in public. The situation took a disturbing turn when she received approximately 900 death threats on her phone within the first three days. "This could happen to anyone in the digital age. The misinformation has been mind-blowing to watch," said the source.