In an unexpected twist that’s taken the internet by storm, the Coldplay fan who brought to light the alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and marketing executive Kristin Cabot is finally speaking out — and they’re not holding back.
The anonymous fan, who initially went viral for posting a video clip of Byron and Cabot together at a Coldplay concert in San Francisco last month, claims they had no intention of starting a scandal. “I just thought it was strange that a tech CEO was getting cozy in public with someone who clearly wasn’t his wife — especially at a family-friendly concert,” the fan told The Update Wire in an exclusive interview.
According to the source, the pair were spotted holding hands and whispering to each other during the show, even briefly kissing when they thought no one was watching. “I didn’t know who she was at first,” the fan said, “but once I posted the video, people on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) quickly connected the dots. That’s when it really blew up.”
The clip has since amassed over 8 million views, prompting a wave of online speculation and media coverage. Within days, Kristin Cabot — who works as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Astronomer — locked down her social media accounts. Andy Byron has yet to address the allegations directly, but sources inside Astronomer say an internal review has been launched.
The whistleblower said they’re now receiving both praise and backlash for exposing what they believe is “corporate hypocrisy.” “People need to understand that leaders of billion-dollar companies should be held accountable for their personal and professional actions. If this had stayed hidden, who knows what else would have gone unnoticed.”
As the story continues to unfold, many are questioning the future of both Byron’s role at Astronomer and Cabot’s continued presence within the company. For now, both have declined to comment publicly.
Stay tuned as this developing story continues to make headlines.
