Andy Byron, the ex-CEO of Astronomer, is planning to sue Coldplay after a kiss-cam clip from their concert went viral. The video shows him with Astronomer’s HR head Kristin Cabot in a public display of affection. Now, things are falling apart — both in his job and personal life.
What Happened at the Concert?
During Coldplay’s Massachusetts show, the kiss-cam landed on Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. Instead of laughing it off, they quickly hid their faces and turned away. But the moment had already gone live on the big screen and was caught by fans.
Chris Martin, Coldplay’s frontman, made a cheeky comment:
“Either they’re having an affair, or they’re really shy.”
That one line exploded online. Within hours, the video was all over social media. Fans noticed the couple hugging and kissing at different points during the show.
Things Got Worse
The video went viral fast. But the attention was not good for Byron and Cabot. Both of them are married to other people. After the clip spread, people started talking. The backlash came in strong.
Astronomer quickly responded. First, they put Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot on administrative leave. Then, on Saturday, the company confirmed that both had resigned.
Sources say Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, has now moved out. His personal life is in trouble, and the internet won’t stop talking.
Andy Byron Is Not Happy
Now, Andy Byron is fighting back. He’s blaming Coldplay and the event organizers. Reports say he’s planning to sue them for “emotional distress” and “invasion of privacy.”
A source told Page Six, “He didn’t agree to be filmed. He feels Coldplay turned him into a meme.”
Some legal experts say he might even claim defamation. Chris Martin’s “affair” comment could be part of that argument. But to win, Byron would need to prove there was no affair.
Will The Lawsuit Work?
Lawyers are not so sure. One said, “At a concert with 70,000 people and cameras everywhere, you can’t expect privacy.” Many feel Byron is just trying to save face.
Coldplay hasn’t given an official reply. But according to gossip site ShuterScoop, Chris Martin laughed at the idea of being sued for a kiss-cam moment.
Andy Byron went to a concert, kissed someone, and now his whole life is under the spotlight. Whether the lawsuit goes anywhere or not, one thing is clear — the internet never forgets.
