A shocking new turn of events has come to light: the pair at the Coldplay performance were not having an affair.
The now-famous event happened on July 16, when 51-year-old Andy Byron, then-CEO of Astronomer, and 53-year-old Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer, were photographed together at a concert by the band at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
When the camera caught them hugging, they looked shocked. Cabot covered her face, and Byron tried to conceal as the audience responded.
Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, joked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy.”
The public’s response was quick, and soon after, the two were the focus of media attention.
People circulated rumours quickly, calling Cabot a “homewrecker” and making people wonder what her connection with Byron was like. Byron is said to be married to Megan Kerrigan Byron.
But now, someone close to the woman is speaking up and giving further information about the case.
The insider said that Cabot was already getting a divorce from her husband, Andrew, before she went to the performance with Byron.
People said they stressed that it was “inappropriate” for Cabot to hug her boss in public, even if they had a great working relationship and there was no romantic involvement.
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The insider was upset about the “unfair” coverage, which led to the couple quitting their jobs at Astronomer soon after the event.
They also said that Cabot’s husband, who is the CEO of Privateer Rum, was going to the Coldplay show that night with a date.
Even though the media has been paying attention to her, the former Chief People Officer has been focusing on her kids and family during this hard time.
The source said that Kristin has a lot of family and friends who adore her and know who she truly is. “It will take time.”
The source also said that the incident has been blown out of proportion, calling it “devastating” for the families concerned.
They told the publication that it is hard to understand what has transpired and how bad it can be for not just individuals but whole families. These folks and families are real.
In terms of professional fallout, both Cabot and Byron quit Astronomer while an internal investigation was going on.
The corporation said in a statement, “Our leaders are expected to set the standard…” Until lately, that level was not met.
Byron’s personal life also changed in ways he didn’t expect after the incident. His wife, Megan, deleted her social media accounts and, according to reports, took her last name off her page.
An astronomer used the media frenzy to launch a spoof PR campaign, which included Gwyneth Paltrow making a tongue-in-cheek film about the whole thing.
After the scandal, Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron have both been quiet. But both have had a lot of public pressure on them.