Tech company that’s CEO was caught in viral Coldplay kiss cam moment launches investigation

(KRON) — Tech company Astronomer announced it was launching an investigation Friday, one day after a kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert involving its CEO and head of HR went viral. In the video clip, which has been viewed millions of times, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron can be seen with his arms around Astronomer Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot.

“Oh, look at these two,” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin can be heard saying as the camera pans on the couple. Cabot, realizing they’re on camera, hurriedly covers her face while Byron, who is married to someone else, slinks to the floor in an attempt to escape the frame.

“Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” Martin quips as the crowd erupts with laughter.

Since then, Byron has taken his LinkedIn page offline and his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron reportedly first removed her last name and then deleted her Facebook profile. A statement, purportedly from Andy Byron, that quotes Coldplay lyrics has also circulated.

The cringeworthy moment has also become the subject of countless memes, involving everything from Yankees fans to Jeffrey Epstein and President Donald Trump.

On Friday, Astronomer said on LinkedIn that the CEO has not put out any statement and that “reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.” The company also said its Board of Directors had initiated a formal investigation into the matter and would “have additional details to share very shortly.”