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\n Related: <\/span>Why the World Is Obsessed With Coldplay\u2019s Jumbotron Affair Drama<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tIn journalism, summer is often referred to as the \u201csilly season.\u201d With the government on break and celebrities off on vacation, news tends to slow down, making room for fluffy, quirky stories to make the rounds. This year has been no exception \u2014 who could have predicted that the biggest headlines would involve the CEO [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Byron, who, according to multiple reports is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron<\/strong><\/a>, was caught on Coldplay\u2019s kiss cam with his arms wrapped around Astronomer\u2019s chief people officer. Both Astronomer executives quickly ducked out of sight once they realized they were on the jumbotron.<\/p>\n\u201cWhoa, look at these two. Alright, come on. You\u2019re OK! Either they\u2019re having an affair or they\u2019re just very shy. I\u2019m not quite sure what to do,\u201d Martin joked on stage in the immediate aftermath of the awkward moment.<\/p>\n
Martin then admitted, \u201cHoly s***. I hope we didn\u2019t do something bad.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Coldplay singer tried making light of the situation as the kiss cam segment continued by asking the next loved-up pair if they were \u201ca legitimate couple.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n![\"GettyImages-2224036505](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2224036505-Chris-Martin-Addresses-CEO-Andy-Byron-and-Kristin-Cabot-Kiss-Cam-Scandal-e1752865833574.jpg?w=1000&quality=40&strip=all\")
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\n Chris Martin in July 2025.<\/span> Robert Okine\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately for Byron and Cabot, the whole ordeal was filmed by a Coldplay fan and quickly went viral when the footage was shared via TikTok.<\/p>\n
Astronomer subsequently confirmed in a statement on Friday that it was launching a \u201cformal investigation\u201d<\/a> into the matter. While Byron was initially put on temporary leave, Astronomer announced he\u2019d resigned from the company<\/a> on Saturday, July 19.<\/p>\n\u201cAstronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,\u201d a spokesperson for Astronomer told Us Weekly<\/em> in a statement. \u201cAndy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy<\/strong> continues to serve as interim CEO.\u201d<\/p>\nThe jumbotron scandal has been a hot topic via social media<\/a>, racking up millions of views via multiple platforms and leading to celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen<\/strong>, Bethenny Frankel<\/strong> and Katie Nolan<\/strong> weighing in.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhoa, look at these two. Alright, come on. You\u2019re OK! Either they\u2019re having an affair or they\u2019re just very shy. I\u2019m not quite sure what to do,\u201d Martin joked on stage in the immediate aftermath of the awkward moment.<\/p>\n
Martin then admitted, \u201cHoly s***. I hope we didn\u2019t do something bad.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Coldplay singer tried making light of the situation as the kiss cam segment continued by asking the next loved-up pair if they were \u201ca legitimate couple.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n Unfortunately for Byron and Cabot, the whole ordeal was filmed by a Coldplay fan and quickly went viral when the footage was shared via TikTok.<\/p>\n Astronomer subsequently confirmed in a statement on Friday that it was launching a \u201cformal investigation\u201d<\/a> into the matter. While Byron was initially put on temporary leave, Astronomer announced he\u2019d resigned from the company<\/a> on Saturday, July 19.<\/p>\n \u201cAstronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,\u201d a spokesperson for Astronomer told Us Weekly<\/em> in a statement. \u201cAndy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy<\/strong> continues to serve as interim CEO.\u201d<\/p>\n The jumbotron scandal has been a hot topic via social media<\/a>, racking up millions of views via multiple platforms and leading to celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen<\/strong>, Bethenny Frankel<\/strong> and Katie Nolan<\/strong> weighing in.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n Chris Martin in July 2025.<\/span> Robert Okine\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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