When execs vanish mid-scandal: Coldplay clip with Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot sparks silence

After a Coldplay concert clip featuring Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot went viral, something unexpected followed: silence.

Within hours of the footage spreading online, both executives appeared to vanish from the internet.

Byron’s LinkedIn page became inaccessible, and Cabot’s known social media accounts were either deactivated or removed entirely.

No comments were issued by either individual, and notably, the company itself has stayed quiet. Astronomer has yet to release a public statement addressing the video, the status of its leadership, or any internal developments.

The lack of response quickly became part of the story. In the absence of official word, a fake apology, written in Byron’s name, made the rounds on social media. Though it was soon debunked as a parody, it gained momentum before many realized it wasn’t real, highlighting how quickly misinformation can take hold during a silence.

Now, the disappearance of digital profiles has raised questions. It’s unclear whether the removals were temporary, deliberate, or even coordinated.

Still, the choice to go offline, especially during peak public attention, has drawn even more curiosity.

With no statements, no confirmations, and no visible online presence from the key people involved, the silence itself has become the loudest part of this story.