Coldplay Concert Scandal Deepens: Astronomer CEO Resigns, Legal Action Considered
A viral Coldplay concert moment has now triggered corporate resignations, personal turmoil, and potential legal action. Andy Byron, the former CEO of data company Astronomer, officially resigned following a public scandal with Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer. The pair, both married, were caught on the “kiss cam” during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, sparking widespread outrage and over 20 million views online.
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Corporate Fallout
Byron’s resignation was confirmed by Astronomer’s board, which appointed Pete DeJoy as interim CEO. Meanwhile, Cabot has been removed from the company’s “About Us” page and placed on leave, though she has not formally resigned.
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Legal Threat Against Coldplay?
According to Page Six, legal experts believe Byron could potentially sue Coldplay over the fallout. Attorney Camron Dowlatshahi from MSD Lawyers stated:
“If we are getting creative, a possible claim would be for defamation, specifically as it relates to Chris Martin characterizing the two as having an ‘affair.’”
Defamation, as defined by Cornell Law, involves a written or spoken statement that injures someone’s reputation. While a lawsuit would be challenging, the option has reportedly been discussed.
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The Woman Sitting Next to Them
In the viral clip, Alyssa Stoddard, Astronomer’s Senior Director of People, was seen laughing next to the couple. Social media speculated that she was aware of the affair, adding another layer of workplace drama. Reports suggest that Alyssa, a recent hire, might benefit from Kristen’s removal.
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Personal Repercussions
Byron’s wife has already removed his last name from her social media, deleted photos of them together, and gone silent. Comments across her accounts urge her to “lawyer up” and move on. Meanwhile, Kristen Cabot faces mounting pressure to resign.
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From Concert to HR Disaster
What began as a simple concert fan-cam moment has become a full-blown PR crisis, forcing corporate shakeups, sparking calls for lawsuits, and turning Astronomer into the center of one of the year’s most unexpected scandals.
