Astronomer Executives' Coldplay Concert Drama: Affairs, Resignations, and Unexpected Twists
A scandal involving executives from the AI tech startup Astronomer has unfolded following a Coldplay concert in Boston. Former CEO Andy Byron and former Head of Human Resources Kristin Cabot were caught on camera embracing, leading to accusations of an affair. The situation has resulted in resignations and a divorce filing, but the story has taken several unexpected turns.
The Initial Accusations
The initial reports focused on Byron and Cabot being seen together at the Coldplay concert in what appeared to be an intimate manner. This sparked immediate controversy, as both were married at the time. The public exposure led to both individuals stepping down from their positions at Astronomer. Kristin Cabot and her husband, Andrew Cabot, also announced their intention to divorce on August 13th.
According to Korean news source vocofm.com "Looking back on the "affair caught" incident, the two people initially looked at each other with affectionate eyes, and the man hugged the woman from behind. However, when they realized they had been caught on camera, both of them immediately let go, the woman covered her face with her hands, and the man crouched down to 'disappear.' Coldplay's vocalist Chris Martin watched the situation and joked, 'Maybe they are cheating, or maybe they are too shy!' Unexpectedly, this joke later turned out to be a prophecy."
A Twist in the Tale: The Husband's Alleged Affair
However, the narrative took a sharp turn when sources claimed that Kristin Cabot was not having an affair. Allegedly, Andrew Cabot, her husband, was also present at the same Coldplay concert, reportedly with another woman. This revelation cast doubt on the initial portrayal of Kristin Cabot as the sole wrongdoer.
Conflicting Reports and Damage Control
While initial reports suggested Andrew Cabot was away on business in Japan when the incident occurred, it was later revealed that the couple was already separated and filing for divorce. People magazine reported that sources close to Kristin Cabot emphasized that she attended the concert with friends, not as part of a company event. The source further stated that Andrew Cabot was also at the concert with another woman.
The source told People Magazine "Kristin and Andy have a good working relationship and friendship, and are not having an affair, but it was inappropriate to hug her boss at a concert, and she fully takes responsibility, but the criticism, job loss and reputation damage are unfair to her."
The Aftermath and Accusations of Unfair Treatment
The fallout from the incident has been severe for Kristin Cabot. She has reportedly received approximately 900 death threats within three days and has been subjected to public ridicule and harassment. According to the source quoted by People, this has caused immense distress to her and her family. "It's not only a personal problem, but also a devastating blow to the entire family. It's unbearable that the outside world is treating this as a joke."
No Official Comment
As of the latest reports, neither Andy Byron nor Kristin Cabot have issued a direct response to these new allegations.
