Overview
- Astronomer’s board has placed CEO Andy Byron on administrative leave and launched a formal investigation into the incident.
- Co-founder Pete DeJoy is serving as interim CEO as the company seeks to contain reputational fallout from the viral clip.
- Kiss-cam footage from Coldplay’s July 16 Boston concert captured Byron embracing HR director Kristin Cabot, triggering widespread infidelity allegations.
- Astronomer has publicly refuted a circulated apology attributed to Byron, confirming that no genuine statement was issued.
- A newly surfaced fan video shows Byron and Cabot sharing affectionate gestures moments before the stadium camera focused on them, intensifying scrutiny.