Why Is This Andy Byron Saying That He Is 'Not The Guy' From The Viral Coldplay Clip?

A seemingly innocent “Kiss Cam” moment at Coldplay’s July 16 concert in Boston has spiraled into a full-blown social media spectacle. As the crowd cheered and cameras panned to couples, one particular duo caught everyone’s eye, and not for the usual reasons. When Coldplay front man Chris Martin jokingly quipped, “Either they're having an affair or they're very shy,” he had no idea the clip would ignite a scandal involving a tech CEO and his top HR executive.

The couple in question was soon identified as Andy Byron, CEO of Cincinnati-based tech company Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the firm's Chief Human Resources Officer. As the camera zoomed in, both appeared visibly uncomfortable and tried to turn away, fueling speculation and debate online. Social media quickly erupted, speculating on their relationship, especially after it became evident the two were more than just coworkers.

A case of mistaken identity: Another Andy Byron speaks out

As online users searched for information, many mistakenly landed on the LinkedIn profile of another Andy Byron, a video designer at Stylo Motion Design. The mix-up led to a flood of views and messages to the wrong Byron, prompting him to issue a humorous yet clarifying post, “No, this isn't me. I wouldn’t be caught dead at a Coldplay concert.”

He even updated his bio to read, “NOT THE GUY FROM THE COLDPLAY GIG!!” In a clever twist, he added, “I'm the Andy Byron who makes videos for big screens, not the one who gets caught on them.”

A public apology amid personal fallout

Shortly after the video went viral, a letter attributed to Astronomer’s CEO began circulating online. In it, Andy Byron acknowledged the moment, expressing deep regret over his actions. He wrote:

“What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage.”He further apologised to his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, their family, and his colleagues at Astronomer, stating:“This is not who I want to be... I'm taking time to reflect and take accountability.” Turns out the viral apology is fake and was created by a parody page.

Byron's wife, Megan, an educator at the Bancroft School in Massachusetts, reportedly removed the “Byron” surname from her social media profiles amid the fallout. The couple resides in New York with their two children, but the current status of their relationship remains uncertain.

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