BOSTON, MA – The corporate world is reeling from a dramatic fallout at Astronomer as an employee claims they were fired after their CEO and Chief People Officer were caught in a viral “Kiss Cam” moment at a Coldplay concert. The individual, identified only by the X (formerly Twitter) handle “A.C.,” alleges they were directly blamed for the public exposure of the alleged intimate relationship between CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot.
A.C., who states they managed the company’s events team, publicly shared their termination, revealing they were the one who purchased the tickets for the ill-fated concert. Their post read: “Today, I was fired from Astronomer. I was in charge of the company’s events team. It turns out our CEO and Head of HR were having a close relationship and got caught at the Coldplay concert that I bought tickets for the company. They blamed me for them getting caught and fired me immediately. I’m going to take some time to reflect and will start looking for a new job soon!”
The Scandal That Rocked a Company
The saga began on July 16, 2025, when Byron and Cabot were captured in an embrace on the stadium’s “Kiss Cam” screen during a Coldplay concert. Their swift attempts to hide their faces, coupled with Chris Martin’s suggestive joke about a potential affair, quickly turned the footage into a global viral sensation.
The incident has ignited a firestorm of criticism, sparking intense debate about workplace ethics and the alleged “toxic culture” at Astronomer. Adding to the controversy, another Astronomer employee, Alyssa Stoddard—recently promoted by Kristin Cabot herself—was seen in the viral clip reacting with apparent shock, further fueling speculation about internal dynamics and pre-existing knowledge of the relationship.
Astronomer’s Silence Fuels Outrage
Despite the mounting public pressure, Astronomer has maintained an official silence regarding the entire affair. The company has reportedly disabled comments on its social media platforms, and neither Byron nor Cabot has issued any public statement or apology. A fabricated apology from Andy Byron, cleverly incorporating Coldplay lyrics, briefly circulated online before being swiftly debunked by Astronomer spokespersons as “fake.”
The alleged firing of “A.C.” marks a stunning new development in this high-profile corporate scandal. If confirmed, it would be the first concrete employment consequence linked directly to the viral event, placing even greater scrutiny on how Astronomer is managing this unprecedented public relations crisis and the broader implications for corporate accountability in the digital age.
