What started as a lighthearted moment during a Coldplay concert in Boston turned into one of the most talked-about viral scandals of the year — and it all began with the kiss cam.

As the crowd cheered and the camera panned through Gillette Stadium, it landed on a man affectionately embracing a woman. But instead of smiling for the camera, the man ducked out of sight, and the woman turned her face away — instantly sparking curiosity.

Frontman Chris Martin added fuel to the moment, joking from the stage:

“Oh, look at these two… Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just really shy.”

Little did he know that the clip would quickly explode online. Internet sleuths soon identified the pair: Andy Byron, CEO of New York-based tech company Astronomer, and his colleague, Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer.

What appeared to be an innocent concert interaction quickly morphed into what many believe is a public infidelity scandal — with millions of views, shares, and heated debate on social media.

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💔 Fake Apology Adds to the Fire

In the wake of the scandal, a statement that seemed to be written by Byron began circulating online. The message expressed regret for a “deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage,” and ended with a poetic nod to Coldplay lyrics:

“Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.”

But as it turns out — the statement was fake.

The apology came from an X (formerly Twitter) account posing as Peter Enis of CBS News. The account, previously labeled a parody, had briefly removed its parody status to mislead viewers.

A community note was later attached to the viral post:

“Peter Enis does not exist at CBS News. Until earlier today, this account was listed as a parody. This changed deliberately to mislead.”

The prankster behind the post even commented,

“I’m glad you all enjoyed the ‘Fix You’ lyric at the end. I debated on that one.”

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🚨 Corporate Fallout?

While Astronomer has confirmed the apology post was fake, the viral moment has cast an uncomfortable spotlight on the company’s leadership. As of now, there has been no official comment from Byron or Cabot on the incident.

The moment has sparked wider conversations around professionalism, ethics, and how even a night out can turn into an international headline in the age of viral media.

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