A viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert turned into a corporate scandal when Astronomer COO Kristine Cabot and CEO Andy Byron were caught kissing. Though Cabot is divorced, Byron is married, sparking public backlash and rumors of a long-term affair between the two tech executives.
Coldplay distanced itself, firing a venue staffer who allegedly secured their tickets improperly. But Cabot flipped the script, calling the incident a setup. In her viral interview, she declared, “I don’t flinch, I fire back,” claiming the event was a strategic attack to push her out of the company.
Cabot said it was part of a broader “power struggle,” accusing unnamed insiders of weaponizing public embarrassment to damage her leadership. Instead of backing down, she publicly called them out.
Her bold stance resonated widely—especially among professional women. Support grew as many admired her defiance and transparency. Investor sentiment also shifted in her favor.
In the end, Cabot’s image transformed from scandalized executive to resilient leader, while Byron’s fate remains uncertain.
