The fallout from the viral Coldplay concert moment involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot continues—and now, the drama has reached a new level with a fake company statement circulating online.
According to TMZ, a circulating statement allegedly from Astronomer in response to the scandal is completely fabricated. A spokesperson for the company told the outlet that the statement is not genuine, confirming the message being shared is not from their team.
Fake Statement Originated From Unknown X Account
The phony statement first appeared on X (formerly Twitter), posted by a user named @PeterEnisCBS—an account with only 50 followers and no verified affiliation with any official outlet.
The post claimed to represent Astronomer’s official response to the alleged affair scandal, which exploded online after concert footage showed Byron and Cabot embracing and appearing affectionate at a Coldplay concert in Boston. The pair was caught on the Jumbotron and quickly pulled away from each other when they realized they were being recorded.
Coldplay Frontman Chris Martin Reacts
Even Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin couldn’t ignore the awkward moment. After the clip began gaining traction, Martin reportedly said:
“I hope we didn’t do something bad…”
The brief comment added to the buzz around the situation, with social media users turning into full-blown investigators and quickly identifying the pair as Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot—both of whom are reportedly married to other people.
No Official Response from Byron or Cabot Yet
As the video continues to rack up millions of views, neither Byron nor Cabot has publicly responded to the backlash or addressed the viral moment. The silence has only fueled more speculation across social platforms like X, TikTok, and Reddit, with users dissecting every detail of the now-infamous hug.
Meanwhile, Astronomer’s team remains tight-lipped aside from confirming the hoax statement is false.
