Former HR executive in astronomy seeks divorce following incident involving Coldplay concert ‘kiss cam’ controversy.
Kristin Cabot, recently embroiled in a high-profile incident involving former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, has filed for divorce. The petition was submitted to the Portsmouth, New Hampshire court on August 13, as confirmed by court documents reviewed by Media News Source. This development follows Cabot’s resignation from her position as the head of human resources at Astronomer, a role she held until just last month.
Her departure from the company was officially acknowledged when a company representative stated that she was no longer with Astronomer. This resignation coincided with Andy Byron’s own exit, as he had also stepped down from his position as CEO just days before Cabot’s announcement. In a formal statement, the Astronomer Board of Directors confirmed Byron’s resignation and noted that they would commence a search for his successor while interim leadership was assumed by co-founder Pete DeJoy.
The public’s interest in Cabot and Byron surged following a viral video that captured the two during a Coldplay concert in Boston. They were shown momentarily embraced on the venue’s “kiss cam,” which led to an awkward reaction as both retreated from the camera’s view. The incident drew significant media attention, particularly after Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin, commented on their uncomfortable situation, suggesting they were either engaged in an affair or simply very shy. His further remarks during the concert—where he referenced the potential for an “internationally massive scandal”—amplified the humor and scrutiny surrounding their encounter.
The fallout from this incident extended beyond Cabot and Byron. Megan Byron, Andy’s wife, notably removed the surname “Byron” from her social media profiles, provoking speculation about the state of their marriage; however, no formal announcements regarding a divorce have been made public from her side.
While neither Cabot nor Byron has publicly addressed the incident, Chris Martin later defended Coldplay’s long-standing tradition of using the jumbotron during performances, emphasizing that such interactions are intended for entertainment rather than scandal. As this story continues to evolve, it reflects not only personal upheaval for those involved but also broader discussions about public life and privacy in the age of social media.
