The tech company’s former CEO, Andy Byron, stepped down from his role on July 19, days after he was seen embracing Cabot on a jumbotron at a recent Coldplay concert.

Kristin Cabot Resigns from Astronomer Following Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal originally appeared on Parade. Kristin Cabot has resigned as Chief People Office of Astronomer exactly one week after her kiss cam moment with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron took the internet by storm.

The former Astronomer CEO just learned a tough lesson about social media and life. Like a lot of Gen Zers, I knew this already. I learned it at 15.

In July 2025, following a viral incident at a Coldplay concert involving Andy Byron, then the CEO of tech company Astronomer ( archived ), an alleged video statement made by his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, began circulating widely on social media.

Here are questions and answers about the kiss cam scandal, the technology and a bit about the practice locally.

Stephen Colbert spoofed that viral Coldplay concert clip with help from several fellow late-night hosts, plus Lin-Manuel Miranda and Weird Al.

After former CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were caught embracing on Coldplay's kiss cam, the interim head of the company says the fallout isn't all bad.