Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' woman says former boss lied about relationship status after viral scandal

Kristin Cabot, the woman at the center of the viral Coldplay “kiss cam” scandal, is now claiming her former boss Andy Byron “lied” to her about his personal life, a revelation she says contributed to the fallout that upended her career and personal life.

Cabot, a former HR executive, opened up in a new interview, saying she believed Byron, then CEO of tech company Astronomer, was also separating from his wife at the time of the incident. However, she now alleges that was not true, and the realization ultimately led her to cut off contact with him.

The controversy dates back to July 2025, when Cabot and Byron were caught on a stadium “kiss cam” during a Coldplay concert. The two appeared in an intimate embrace before quickly pulling away, a moment that went viral worldwide after frontman Chris Martin joked about a possible affair onstage.

At the time, both were married, though Cabot has said she was already separated. The clip sparked intense online speculation about their relationship and led to widespread backlash, including harassment, public shaming and even death threats.

Cabot has since insisted that she and Byron were not in a sexual relationship and that the concert marked their first intimate moment. She also said they no longer have any relationship, adding, “we have no relationship now.”

The fallout from the viral moment proved severe. Both Cabot and Byron eventually stepped down from their roles at Astronomer, but Cabot says she has faced harsher consequences, including difficulty finding work and ongoing public scrutiny.

Speaking about the aftermath, Cabot expressed frustration over how the situation was handled publicly, noting that Byron has remained largely silent while she has had to repeatedly defend herself. She also pointed to the broader impact of viral moments, warning about the dangers of online judgment and how quickly personal lives can become public spectacle.

Months after the incident, Cabot says she is still dealing with the consequences, but hopes sharing her story will spark more empathy and understanding around the human cost of internet virality.