AstroNURM Company's CEO and HR Head's Viral Video Creates Storm on Social Media
During a concert on the American tour of the famous rock band Coldplay, the music brought as much excitement as a private moment did. The romance between Andy Byron, CEO of the American tech startup company AstroNURM, and Kristin Cabot, the HR Head of the company, was captured on the stadium's 'kiss cam' and created a storm across social media.
A glimpse of 'live' romance at the concert
This happened at Coldplay's concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts. When the 'kiss cam' in the stadium showed a loving couple, there was a mixed atmosphere of laughter and surprise among the attendees. But these moments were captured on camera and the video went viral on social media. Soon, the couple was identified – CEO Andy Byron and HR Head Kristin Cabot.
Discussion of extramarital affairs
Interestingly, both are married, yet the video revealed their romantic involvement with each other. As the couple lost themselves in the rhythm of the music, embracing each other, it sparked numerous reactions on social media. Some openly criticized it, while others expressed their reactions through humorous memes.
False 'Apology' and the Misleading Habit of Social Media
This incident took another turn when a 'apology' in the name of Andy Byron went viral on social media. This fake post contained emotional lines like "True love, wrong moment." The post spread so widely that many reputable media outlets published it as true. However, it was revealed that this post was made from the humorous parody account Peter Enis CBS News (@PeterEnisCBS), which shocked many. AstroNURM company's spokesperson Taylor Jones clarified to Men’s Journal media, “This post is not official, it is fake.”
Former CEO's Disclosure
Another misunderstanding arose in this case – a false statement went viral in the name of AstroNURM's former CEO, Ray Walker. Ray Walker himself clarified on social media, saying, “I have not been with the company since 2022 and have no connection to this case. This is all ridiculous.”
Impact on Personal Life
This incident was not limited to professional life alone. Information has emerged that Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, has deleted all her social media accounts. The Byron couple currently resides in Northborough, Massachusetts, and they have two young children. Similarly, discussions have started about Kristin Cabot's personal life. According to the New York Post, she divorced Kenneth Thornby in 2022.
'ColdplayGate' Trend and the Role of Social Media
Due to this entire incident, the hashtag '#ColdplayGate' started trending on social media. Many took a humorous approach to the event, while some sincerely expressed that personal matters being exposed to the public in such a manner is wrong.