A surprising development has emerged in the Coldplay concert controversy involving a married HR executive and the CEO of Astronomer. The husband of Kristin Cabot, the HR leader caught in an intimate moment with CEO Andy Byron, has disclosed that he and Kristin were already separated when the incident occurred. This revelation adds a new layer to the unfolding drama.
Two senior executives at Astronomer lost their positions following the viral kiss-cam incident. However, it has now come to light that Andrew Cabot, Kristin’s estranged husband, was also present at the same concert, accompanied by a woman who is now his partner, though their interaction went unnoticed by cameras.
Kristin, 52, was filmed sharing a close moment with the married CEO Andy Byron during the concert’s kiss-cam segment, an event that quickly attracted global attention. Meanwhile, Andrew, who had been married to Kristin for two years, attended the event separately with his new companion. He had previously confirmed that the couple was living apart at the time, but insiders have now provided further insight into the situation.
“Kristin was seated in a box with colleagues, though it wasn’t an official company box. Andrew was there as well, accompanied by a date who is now his girlfriend,” a source revealed to The Times of London.
“They had been separated for several weeks and were living apart amicably. Kristin has felt unable to speak publicly due to the sensitive nature of their divorce,” the insider added.
The source also offered a defense of Kristin’s reaction when the kiss-cam spotlight fell on her and Byron. Her attempt to avoid the camera went viral, especially after Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin quipped, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.”
Ultimately, the video led to the dismissal of both Kristin and Byron. Yet, close acquaintances maintain that the situation was misunderstood.
“Kristin wasn’t trying to hide anything and doesn’t understand why she ducked. She was aware that such behavior with her boss, especially as head of HR, was inappropriate,” the source explained.
“This wasn’t a case of infidelity or an affair. She fully admits the hug was out of line, but that was the extent of the misconduct.”
The insider emphasized that Kristin and Byron’s relationship is purely platonic, describing it as “a strong friendship.”
Meanwhile, Andrew Cabot was caught off guard when the scandal broke outside their $2.2 million waterfront home in Rye, New Hampshire. Reporters appeared unannounced at the residence he once shared with Kristin and their two children. Feeling compelled to clarify the situation, Andrew told People magazine that their separation had been private and amicable for weeks before the concert.
Andrew Cabot
A representative for Andrew, who is CEO of Privateer Rum, stated: “The decision to divorce was already in progress prior to that night. Now that the filing is public, Andrew hopes this will bring an end to speculation and allow his family the privacy they deserve.”
As for Andy Byron, he was still married when the incident occurred, and the fallout has cost him his marriage. His wife, Megan Kerrigan, 50, responded decisively by moving out, returning her wedding ring, and removing “Byron” from her social media profiles before deleting her account entirely.
Astronomer, caught in the eye of the storm, acted swiftly to contain the damage. The DataOps company suspended both Byron and Kristin before their resignations, issuing a statement aimed at reassuring clients and stakeholders.
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