{"id":31168,"date":"2025-07-19T13:21:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T13:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=31168"},"modified":"2025-07-19T13:21:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T13:21:06","slug":"astronomer-issues-an-official-statement-regarding-their-ceos-coldplay-kiss-cam-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=31168","title":{"rendered":"Astronomer Issues an Official Statement Regarding Their CEO&#8217;s Coldplay Kiss Cam Controversy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The software company&#8217;s statement follows reports of a public apology issued by the CEO \u2014 who has been put on leave amid internal investigations \u2014 which were promptly debunked.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Astronomer has set the record straight regarding the controversy brought on by the company&#8217;s CEO, Andy Byron, and Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. Byron and Cabot sparked a media frenzy earlier this week when they were caught on the jumbotron at a recent Coldplay concert, exposing what appeared to be an affair.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/UERtbThOxoI1SJLlOraMPWsQZt-97ERKwy9jTYKtHYo\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4OTU1YzRiMWYyNjMwMDA3Y2M0NDIxOWFhZWQ4ZjJiM2UxMmRkZWQ4YzBmYTYzM2I2ZWUxYzM0N2JjMDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzE2JmhlaWdodD0xMTI4.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/gzrzWMSajjXy-9K91BL6rf-oj5kuBFPk2ETds_HrvKc\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4OTU1YzRiMWYyNjMwMDA3Y2M0NDIxOWFhZWQ4ZjJiM2UxMmRkZWQ4YzBmYTYzM2I2ZWUxYzM0N2JjMDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzE2JmhlaWdodD0xMTI4.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/gqGT5MG03WwfEOeWh788JlDMB250RKW7KWMvH6B5pzM\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4OTU1YzRiMWYyNjMwMDA3Y2M0NDIxOWFhZWQ4ZjJiM2UxMmRkZWQ4YzBmYTYzM2I2ZWUxYzM0N2JjMDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzE2JmhlaWdodD0xMTI4.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/BDu1uxlB7Eg7l2xEdNe16NnyWHqu6AQcT23YuPv1rMo\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4OTU1YzRiMWYyNjMwMDA3Y2M0NDIxOWFhZWQ4ZjJiM2UxMmRkZWQ4YzBmYTYzM2I2ZWUxYzM0N2JjMDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzE2JmhlaWdodD0xMTI4.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/8hqHlRSpuK8sadZiwlxOm2oWhmtEr4tzDIHVufxgcck\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4OTU1YzRiMWYyNjMwMDA3Y2M0NDIxOWFhZWQ4ZjJiM2UxMmRkZWQ4YzBmYTYzM2I2ZWUxYzM0N2JjMDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzE2JmhlaWdodD0xMTI4.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 95.2127659574468vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/588955c4b1f2630007cc44219aaed8f2b3e12dded8c0fa633b6ee1c347bc07b5.png\" alt=\"Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot share an embrace during Coldplay's Boston concert on July 16, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/@instaagraace\" width=\"716\" height=\"1128\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot share an embrace during Coldplay&#8217;s Boston concert on July 16, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/@instaagraace<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Byron stood behind Cabot with his arms around her as she leaned on his chest. When they realized they were on the Kiss Cam, Cabot quickly turned around and hid her face, while Byron ducked away from camera view.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">This prompted Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to joke that they were &#8220;either having an affair or just very shy.&#8221; The moment went viral on social media, sparking rampant speculation surrounding Byron, Cabot, and Astronomer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-second-floor__HFrmf\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container Primis_wrap__HE_9k Primis_wrap__6YWKq\">\n<div class=\"Primis_square__r4HeJ\" data-position=\"in_article_2_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/news_amomama_primis\" data-slot-type=\"8\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CMLKnOGByY4DFfu6pgQd_94F3A\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/news_amomama_primis_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/news_amomama_primis_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/news_amomama_primis_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-presentation\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"6\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/kvgMWSAS-MDxLIutc4DCbULKmdA4yR2xUW88vi_UFN8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2MzNzY1MWM1ZmM3Nzg5NDkyZDM4MDI4MzI4ZGZiNTc4NjY2ZmRjNzc4ZDI0YWQ5ZjZkMWZlMmIzYjNlNTZjNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzI4JmhlaWdodD0xMTM0.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/tJacTqgNboFsxWOQ_nZLpcTTbI4mz1NPKJJiHzvBCYw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2MzNzY1MWM1ZmM3Nzg5NDkyZDM4MDI4MzI4ZGZiNTc4NjY2ZmRjNzc4ZDI0YWQ5ZjZkMWZlMmIzYjNlNTZjNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzI4JmhlaWdodD0xMTM0.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Kp2HrBKuaiDgFyApnRS8-j9nklmzIMtB1I6VF-SrJDU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2MzNzY1MWM1ZmM3Nzg5NDkyZDM4MDI4MzI4ZGZiNTc4NjY2ZmRjNzc4ZDI0YWQ5ZjZkMWZlMmIzYjNlNTZjNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzI4JmhlaWdodD0xMTM0.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/les58wUVMrjbFZdBGaUFQvosHlzNEAPq0s9TzjcLX7Q\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2MzNzY1MWM1ZmM3Nzg5NDkyZDM4MDI4MzI4ZGZiNTc4NjY2ZmRjNzc4ZDI0YWQ5ZjZkMWZlMmIzYjNlNTZjNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzI4JmhlaWdodD0xMTM0.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/meWdDZgo0HedDyx-QRf7mcIPOW2A9b9QQCIZGRJFCY8\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2MzNzY1MWM1ZmM3Nzg5NDkyZDM4MDI4MzI4ZGZiNTc4NjY2ZmRjNzc4ZDI0YWQ5ZjZkMWZlMmIzYjNlNTZjNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzI4JmhlaWdodD0xMTM0.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 96.29629629629629vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/cc37651c5fc7789492d38028328dfb578666fdc778d24ad9f6d1fe2b3b3e56c6.png\" alt=\"Kristin Cabot turns her back on the camera as Andy Byron prepares to duck down during the Coldplay concert in Boston on July 16, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/@instaagraace\" width=\"728\" height=\"1134\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Kristin Cabot turns her back on the camera as Andy Byron prepares to duck down during the Coldplay concert in Boston on July 16, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/@instaagraace<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In light of the controversy, the tech firm released a statement via Fox News. &#8220;Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is currently serving as interim CEO given Andy Byron has been placed on leave. We will share more details as appropriate in the coming days,&#8221; it\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/ceo-caught-coldplay-concert-kiss-cam-stays-silent-wave-hoax-statements-circulate-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/ceo-caught-coldplay-concert-kiss-cam-stays-silent-wave-hoax-statements-circulate-online\"><u>read<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The company also shared an additional\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/astronomerio\/status\/1946278720622526812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/astronomerio\/status\/1946278720622526812\"><u>statement<\/u><\/a>\u00a0on X:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"ContentRenderer_blockquote__DAX00\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container___IIak\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__c8PI0\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7527910323681070367\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Netizens who have been following the story have since shared their reactions.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;This all story is a MESS,&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>one person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/popculturechat\/comments\/1m3c1ap\/comment\/n3vrllj\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/popculturechat\/comments\/1m3c1ap\/comment\/n3vrllj\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;This is so messy oh my god\u2026 they should have just played it cool,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/imnotpopbase\/status\/1946282566471778631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/imnotpopbase\/status\/1946282566471778631\"><u>noted<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;So messy now,&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>a third netizen\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GUJJUIIXI\/status\/1946283955126415620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GUJJUIIXI\/status\/1946283955126415620\"><u>echoed<\/u><\/a>\u00a0the sentiment.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Wow this is crazy,&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Zohar_Tech\/status\/1946330980211442167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Zohar_Tech\/status\/1946330980211442167\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>. Some suggested Astronomer might dismiss Byron and Cabot, while others expect the pair will resign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In the viral video, a woman who appeared visibly uncomfortable stood beside them as they ducked away, and fans speculated that she might be another Astronomer employee: Alyssa Stoddard. 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Andy Byron has not put out any statement, reports saying otherwise are all incorrect,&#8221; the company\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/astronomerio\/status\/1946278720622526812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/astronomerio\/status\/1946278720622526812\"><u>clarified<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Hours after the concert incident, an X account named Peter Enis \u2014 a faux CBS News reporter with about 50 followers \u2014 posted an alleged apology from Byron that turned out to be fake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I want to acknowledge the moment that&#8217;s been circulating online, and the disappointment it&#8217;s caused,&#8221; the fabricated apology\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jtLOL\/status\/1945979969718436321\/photo\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jtLOL\/status\/1945979969718436321\/photo\/1\"><u>began<\/u><\/a>. &#8220;What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The imposter posing as Byron &#8220;sincerely&#8221; apologized to his wife, family, and team at Astronomer and said they deserved better from him as a partner, father, and leader. &#8220;This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build,&#8221; the message\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jtLOL\/status\/1945979969718436321\/photo\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jtLOL\/status\/1945979969718436321\/photo\/1\"><u>continued<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">It\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jtLOL\/status\/1945979969718436321\/photo\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jtLOL\/status\/1945979969718436321\/photo\/1\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that Byron is taking &#8220;time to reflect, to take accountability, and to figure out the next steps, personally and professionally,&#8221; and was asking privacy as he navigated that process. The message then ended with a quote from Coldplay&#8217;s 2005 song &#8220;Fix You.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;As a friend once sang: &#8216;Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you,'&#8221; it\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jtLOL\/status\/1945979969718436321\/photo\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jtLOL\/status\/1945979969718436321\/photo\/1\"><u>read<\/u><\/a>. The original account that shared the hoax apology has now been suspended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Former Astronomer CEO Ry Walker also weighed in on the situation on X. He shared that had answered a few questions about Byron privately, but wanted to share some of the answers publicly. One question asked Walker to describe Byron in a few words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve found Andy to be professional, I\u2019ve only ever been on a call with him once. Everyone on the team has praised his leadership to me. So I think this is an unfortunate development that comes as a big surprise,&#8221; Walker, now CEO at AI firm Tembo,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rywalker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rywalker\/\"><u>responded<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In another X post, Walker responded to a question asking him to compare his experience at Tembo and Astronomer. &#8220;I was CEO for Astronomer from 2015-2019, basically until we hit serious traction. At that point, I brought in an experienced CEO for the growth stage,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rywalker\/status\/1946230128826315109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rywalker\/status\/1946230128826315109\"><u>shared<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Walker said that decision &#8220;turned out well&#8221; for the company and he does not &#8220;regret it at all.&#8221; Still, he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rywalker\/status\/1946230128826315109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rywalker\/status\/1946230128826315109\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;With that experience banked, I now have a lot more confidence to remain CEO through the growth phase that we&#8217;re experiencing at Tembo \u2014 I\u2019m excited to go further as CEO with Tembo vs. last time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">At this time, neither Byron nor Cabot has directly addressed the scandal;\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">however that hasn&#8217;t stopped internet sleuths from digging deeper into the duo&#8217;s actions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the footage of their viral moment circulated, internet sleuths and social media users began investigating the duo, reigniting public interest in Byron&#8217;s 2023 press release about Cabot&#8217;s executive appointment. In the statement, he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.astronomer.io\/press-releases\/astronomer-announces-kristin-cabot-as-chief-people-officer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.astronomer.io\/press-releases\/astronomer-announces-kristin-cabot-as-chief-people-officer\/\">said<\/a>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"ContentRenderer_blockquote__DAX00\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Kristin&#8217;s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory. She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Now, those remarks are resurfacing in a very different light. Online commentary on their rumored affair has ranged from humorous to incredulous.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;This cheating scandal is the gift that keeps on giving&#8230; for the lawyers, that is! Their spouses should be thanking the tabloids right about now \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0one user\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOKSTFPvo2\/c\/17949150417005764\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOKSTFPvo2\/c\/17949150417005764\/?img_index=1\">wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Others quickly noticed that the scandal may not be one-sided.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;It looks like she also has a wedding ring on here?&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0an eagle-eyed viewer\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOKSTFPvo2\/c\/18069925997485129\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOKSTFPvo2\/c\/18069925997485129\/?img_index=1\">noted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Massachusetts court records reveal that Cabot was previously married to Kenneth Thornby. The former couple\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/07\/17\/us-news\/internet-supports-astronomer-ceo-andy-byrons-apparent-wife-after-hes-caught-with-kristin-cabot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/07\/17\/us-news\/internet-supports-astronomer-ceo-andy-byrons-apparent-wife-after-hes-caught-with-kristin-cabot\/\">filed for divorce<\/a>\u00a0in 2018 and finalized it in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">It is unclear whether Cabot has since remarried, though records show that she and Thornby share at least one child, as Thornby was ordered to pay child support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As suspicions swirled, many zeroed in on Byron\u2019s marriage. His wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, initially removed the name Byron from her Facebook profile before eventually\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/megan.k.byron.1\/photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/megan.k.byron.1\/photos\">deactivating the account<\/a>\u00a0altogether. Her\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mebyron74\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mebyron74\/\">Instagram profile<\/a>\u00a0has also been taken down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Megan reportedly\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/17\/celebrity-news\/wife-of-ceo-allegedly-caught-cheating-at-coldplay-concert-deletes-socials-after-video-goes-viral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/17\/celebrity-news\/wife-of-ceo-allegedly-caught-cheating-at-coldplay-concert-deletes-socials-after-video-goes-viral\/\">acted swiftly<\/a>\u00a0after her social accounts were flooded with comments referencing the viral video of her husband and his HR executive at the concert. Ultimately, netizens let Megan know that they were\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/07\/17\/us-news\/internet-supports-astronomer-ceo-andy-byrons-apparent-wife-after-hes-caught-with-kristin-cabot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/07\/17\/us-news\/internet-supports-astronomer-ceo-andy-byrons-apparent-wife-after-hes-caught-with-kristin-cabot\/\">on her side.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Meanwhile, both Byron and Cabot have both also deactivated their social media pages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The software company&#8217;s statement follows reports of a public apology issued by the CEO \u2014 who has been put on leave amid internal investigations \u2014 which were promptly &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":31169,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=31168"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31168\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31170,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31168\/revisions\/31170"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/31169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=31168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=31168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=31168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}