A viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert has put Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in the spotlight. The married tech executive was seen at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on July 16, closely embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer, as the camera panned to them. When they realized they were on screen, Cabot quickly covered her face while Byron ducked out of view, leaving fans — and Coldplay’s Chris Martin — stunned. “Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy… I’m not quite sure what to do,” Martin quipped during the show.

The footage, now viral, has sparked intense social media speculation. Byron, who is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, has yet to make a personal statement.

Astronomer addressed the controversy on July 18, saying: “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.” The company also dismissed a fake online statement falsely attributed to Byron, promising further updates soon.

This unexpected concert moment has quickly turned into a corporate crisis, with both Byron and Astronomer facing mounting scrutiny.