A video that recently went viral from a Coldplay concert has stirred up unexpected attention for New York-based tech company Astronomer and its CEO, Andy Byron.
The company has since stepped forward to clarify the truth behind a supposed public apology circulating online.
Caught on the Jumbotron
During Coldplay’s performance at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 16, a man identified as Andy Byron appeared on the venue’s large screen.
In the footage, Byron is seen with his arms wrapped around Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief People Officer, as she leans into him while holding his hands.
As the camera zoomed in, frontman Chris Martin joked from the stage, “Oh look at these two.” But once Byron and Cabot noticed they were on the big screen, Cabot quickly covered her face and Byron ducked out of view.
Martin continued, quipping, “Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy.”
The Fake Apology Goes Viral
Not long after the clip circulated online, a message appeared on social media, claiming to be a public apology written by Byron himself.
The post described the situation as a “deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage,” and included a direct apology to his wife, family, and team at Astronomer. “You deserve better from me as a partner, as a father, and as a leader,” the statement read.
