KISS CAM FRENZY! 😱 The Astronomer CEO Coldplay saga takes a WILD turn after that viral kiss cam moment! 🔥 What’s the shocking new twist in this scandal? 👀
Coldplay Concert Incident: Following a dramatic and now-viral Coldplay concert video, Megan Kerrigan Byron, wife of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, has dropped her married last name from her social media profiles quietly, sparking rumors of a profound marital crisis. The controversy started after a “kiss cam” moment during Coldplay’s performance at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, caught Andy Byron embracing Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief People Officer, intimately. The video, which included Chris Martin teasing the couple, went viral overnight, with millions of views on Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter). Byron is pictured in a rush to depart and hides behind a cover as Cabot covers her face, clearly humiliated. The awkward scene has now generated huge online outrage and fierce criticism of the tech CEO’s personal life.
Who Is Megan Kerrigan Byron?
Megan Kerrigan Byron is a respected educator and school administrator based in Massachusetts, known for her commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Lower School and oversees admissions for the Hope Graham Program at the prestigious Bancroft School, an academic initiative dedicated to supporting students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. Highly regarded by parents and peers alike, Megan is recognized for her hands-on approach to child development and her dedication to helping young students thrive. Beyond her professional life, she is a devoted mother of two and has largely stayed out of the public eye, until the unexpected Coldplay scandal thrust her into an unwanted global spotlight.
Deletes Surname, Receives Massive Support Online
During the storm, internet sleuths were quick to identify Andy Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan has allegedly removed “Byron” from her name on Facebook. Screenshots that have been circulating online indicate that her social media was filled with affirming comments from strangers. Most complimented her resilience and called for her to “get that check,” meaning that she should go after a big divorce settlement. “Sorry for the wife, but glad they’re being exposed,” wrote one user. Another said, “Get that divorce lawyer and get the money.”
To date, neither Andy Byron nor Kristin Cabot has made a public statement. Astronomer, a burgeoning data orchestration company, has said nothing about the scandal. Netizens say the flash and brief “kiss cam” could have long-lasting career repercussions. Several on social media have pointed out the irony in that Cabot’s LinkedIn page states that she “wins the trust of CEOs and employees alike.” On the other hand, court filings reveal that Kristin Cabot and her ex-husband, Kenneth Thornby, initiated divorce proceedings in 2018. The divorce was finalized in 2022, and Thornby was required to pay child support. It is not clear whether Cabot got remarried after her previous divorce. Her history now again becomes a new gossip sensation as the internet dissects every aspect of the scandal.
As the scandal continues to trend, Megan’s unassuming decision to remove the “Byron” surname has only fueled public sympathy. Screenshots indicate she has since removed her Facebook and Instagram accounts altogether, though supporters still share her family photos with supportive comments. “She deserves better,” one user commented. Another stated, “Hope she takes him for all he’s worth. What a class act.” The “Coldplay affair” is now instant water-cooler fodder in tech circles and beyond. It has not only embarrassed the individuals involved but also placed Astronomer under unwanted global scrutiny.
