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Astronomer says it's investigating after CEO Andy Byron, HR head Kristin Cabot caught on kiss cam at Coldplay concert

Rick Sobey, Boston Herald on

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The company with all eyes on it has finally put out a statement about ColdplayGate.

Astronomer on Friday afternoon said its board has launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot were apparently caught on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.

“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,” the company posted on LinkedIn. “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,” the company added.

The Gillette Stadium Coldplay concert Wednesday night went mega viral when video circulated of lead singer Chris Martin blowing up an alleged “affair.”

When the “kiss cam” went up on the big screen in Foxboro, Byron was spotted with his arms around Cabot.

“Oh, look at these two,” Martin said of the cozy couple.

Cabot immediately puts her hands over her eyes in apparent shame and turns away, while Byron quickly drops down to get out of the camera’s view.

The crowd starts breaking out in laughter.

 

“Either they’re having an affair or he’s very shy,” Martin said.

A woman next to Cabot is seen smiling with her hand on her head. People online have been identifying her as another Astronomer employee — Alyssa Stoddard, VP of HR.

“Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event and no other employees were in the video,” the company said in its statement.

Many fake statements from Byron have been circulating on social media.

“Andy Byron has not put out any statement, reports saying otherwise are all incorrect,” the company added.

The internet was having a lot of fun with the viral video — as it quickly took off and became the biggest scandal in the world on Thursday.

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