A viral moment at Coldplay’s Boston concert thrust Astronomer CEO Andy Byron into the spotlight after he and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot awkwardly avoided the “Kiss Cam,” sparking rumors of an office affair. Social media quickly buzzed as viewers noticed their secretive behavior and recalled Byron’s 2023 praise of Cabot’s leadership—now viewed in a very different light.

Both Byron and Cabot have complicated personal histories: Byron is married, while Cabot finalized a divorce in 2022. Following the viral video, Byron’s wife deleted her social media accounts, and Byron deactivated his LinkedIn, fueling speculation and public sympathy for his spouse.

The scandal also revived scrutiny of Byron’s controversial tenure at cybersecurity firm Cybereason, where former employees described him as a combative leader whose management style drove many to quit. Byron denied abuse allegations, claiming only that some were disappointed by his decisions.

Neither Byron nor Cabot have publicly addressed the rumors, and Byron’s wife remains silent. Meanwhile, the internet watches closely as this corporate drama unfolds.