Private Texts Leaked by Andy Byron’s Wife After Coldplay Kiss-Cam Scandal with Kristen Cabot

A corporate scandal that started with an innocent concert moment has now exploded into a public spectacle involving leaked messages, resignations, and allegations of betrayal. The lives of former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and former Chief People Officer Kristen Cabot have been turned upside down after a now-viral “kiss-cam” moment at a Coldplay concert led to a deeper unraveling of their personal and professional lives.

It all began on July 16 during Coldplay’s performance at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. As the stadium kiss-cam panned across the audience, it landed on Andy Byron and Kristen Cabot, who were caught on screen in what many interpreted as an intimate embrace. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin jokingly remarked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” sparking a media storm.

What may have started as a joke soon escalated into a serious issue. Both Byron and Cabot were placed on administrative leave by Astronomer as the company launched an internal investigation into their relationship. Just days later, both resigned from their executive positions, citing personal reasons. However, the damage had already been done.

The fallout intensified when Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, allegedly leaked private text messages between her husband and Cabot to the press. These messages, which reportedly exposed the emotional depth and possible duration of their relationship, added fuel to the already raging fire. Sources claim the messages were obtained from deleted threads and cloud backups, and included conversations that went beyond workplace boundaries.

While neither Byron nor Cabot has publicly confirmed the nature of their relationship, the messages paint a picture of a growing emotional — if not romantic — connection between the two. Megan Byron, who has since removed her husband’s surname from her social media accounts, is said to be “devastated and humiliated,” according to sources close to the family.

The scandal has also brought renewed scrutiny to Byron’s personal spending. A report surfaced shortly after the kiss-cam incident alleging that he spent over $250,000 on an OnlyFans model — another layer of controversy that adds to the growing list of reputational blows.

Legal experts have weighed in on the case, noting that under California’s no-fault divorce law, infidelity typically doesn’t affect financial settlements unless marital assets were misused — something that could be investigated further given the OnlyFans allegations.

Meanwhile, Kristen Cabot’s personal life has also come under public scrutiny. She, too, was married, and the scandal has deeply impacted her family. While she has remained silent, those close to her say she is “shocked and overwhelmed” by the media attention and public fallout.

What began as an unexpected moment at a concert has now become a cautionary tale of blurred lines, corporate accountability, and personal consequences. And with leaked texts now in the public domain, the scandal shows no sign of fading from the spotlight anytime soon.