Supply says ‘no affair’ between execs caught on Coldplay kiss cam: report

A Coldplay live performance video took the web by storm and triggered the resignation of two prime executives at information firm Astronomer. Nonetheless, a supply near one in all them is now talking out that the controversy was misrepresented and that there was “no affair.”

Former CEO Andy Byron, 51, and then-Chief Individuals Officer Kristin Cabot, 53, have been proven embracing on a jumbotron in July. A viral video confirmed the duo ducking out of view, which prompted Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to joke about their response. Nonetheless, in line with a supply near Cabot, that viral second was not completely what it appeared, Individuals journal reported.

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“[Kristin Cabot] and [Andy Byron] had a wonderful working relationship, an excellent friendship,” the supply instructed Individuals. “There was no affair.”

Former CEO Andy Byron, 51, and then-Chief Individuals Officer Kristin Cabot, 53, have been proven embracing on a kiss cam on July 16. (@calebu2/TMX/Fox Information)

The supply added, “It was inappropriate to be hugging your boss at a live performance, and he or she accepts full duty for it. However the scandal, the downfall, the lack of the job — all of that’s unfair.”

Kristin Cabot — married to go of Privateer Rum, Andrew Cabot — has been mislabeled as a “homewrecker” and he or she and Andy have been on the live performance with a gaggle of associates, the supply mentioned.

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By the evening of the occasion, Cabot and her husband had already been separated. She formally filed for divorce on Aug. 13, rather less than a month after the live performance, with each events agreeing to maintain the proceedings non-public, Individuals reported.

The controversy entails “actual individuals and actual households,” the supply instructed Individuals.

As soon as they realized they have been on the massive display, Cabot shortly circled and lined her face, whereas Byron ducked out of the digital camera’s view. (@calebu2/TMX / Fox Information)

“The best way individuals have taken plenty of enjoyment at their expense, it is exhausting to see,” they mentioned.

Within the months because the video went viral, Cabot has largely been specializing in her household. Within the days instantly after the video took over the web, Cabot reportedly obtained practically 900 demise threats on her telephone. Individuals have additionally mocked her in public, the supply instructed Individuals.

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“Kristin had individuals standing exterior her automotive whereas she was choosing her son up from work, grown ladies laughing, taking photos, pointing,” the supply instructed Individuals. “It has been a tricky factor to observe.” 

On July 16, Byron and Cabot have been noticed with their arms round one another when the live performance jumbotron all of the sudden centered on them. Caught off guard, they shortly hid their faces and ducked out of view.

Their awkward response led Coldplay’s Chris Martin to joke, “Woah, take a look at these two. They’re both having an affair or they’re simply very shy.”

Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at Rogers Stadium on July 7, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. (Robert Okine / Getty Photos)

Byron resigned July 19, and Cabot resigned as head of HR only a few days later. Shedding her job at Astronomer after simply seven months was additionally tough for Cabot, the supply mentioned.

“Kristin has plenty of household and associates round her that know who she actually is and love her, and can all see her by this,” the supply instructed Individuals. “… It is going to take time.”

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Kristin Cabot, Andy Byron and Astronomer didn’t instantly reply to FOX Enterprise’ request for remark.