Coldplay Concert Cheating: Megan Kerrigan Takes Swift Action To Address Issue
Megan Kerrigan, the wife of Andy Byron, has taken decisive steps in the wake of the viral Coldplay scandal. After a “kiss-cam” moment showed Byron in an intimate moment with Kristin Cabot, the clip spread rapidly across social media. The clips left Fans questioning the state of Byron’s personal and professional life.
Megan Kerrigan Responds Strongly
In a clear signal of marital strain, Kerrigan has dropped the “Byron” surname from her social media profiles.
She also deactivated her Facebook and Instagram accounts shortly. After the video went viral, she erased her digital presence at a moment when public curiosity reached a fever pitch.
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Prior to the disappearance of her account, supportive messages from strangers touched by the situation inundated her profiles like “You don’t deserve this” and “I hope you’re enveloped in love at this moment”
Implications of Coldplay Scandal for Andy Byron and Megan
The Coldplay concert incident, which took place at Gillette Stadium, saw Chris Martin reportedly acknowledging the awkward moment on stage as the crowd reacted in real time.The video quickly became a trending topic, with viewers debating the ethics of “kiss-cam culture”.
While neither Andy Byron nor Megan Kerrigan has issued a public statement regarding the situation, Kerrigan’s swift actions speak volumes. Removing her surname and stepping away from social media indicate early decisions, such as the possibility of separation or divorce.
The scandal also raises questions for Astronomer, a rising player in the data orchestration space, as it navigates the reputational fallout from its top executives’ personal lives becoming headline news.
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After Effects of Coldplay Concert Cheating: Andy Byron Resigns
In the aftermath of the Coldplay Concert Cheating, Andy Byron resigns as CEO of Astronomer effective July 19, 2025.
Andy Byron Resigns: The footage, showing him embracing the company’s Head of HR, Kristin Cabot, led to immediate leave, an internal investigation, and ultimately, his departure. The Board has accepted his resignation, with co-founder and CPO Pete DeJoy named interim CEO
Following the rumored relationship between Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, the internet had speculated on Byron’s potential resignation, prior to the company issuing a statement regarding the investigation.
Who is Alyssa Stoddard? Why her name appeared amid Controversy
Here’s who Alyssa Stoddard is—and why her name has appeared amid this viral controversy:
Position & Background
Alyssa Stoddard is the Senior Director / Vice President of People at Astronomer, the data‑orchestration startup. She joined the company in early 2025, bringing HR leadership experience from roles at Proofpoint, ObserveIT, Neo4j, and nonprofit Little Sparks Project
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Was Alyssa Stoddard at the Coldplay Concert?
Wrongful Identification
On July 17, 2025, a Kiss Cam moment at Coldplay’s concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts went viral: Astronomer’s CEO Andy Byron and Head of HR Kristin Cabot were caught in an embrace on the stadium Jumbotron. Standing next to them was a visibly surprised brunette—who internet sleuths incorrectly tagged as Alyssa Stoddard, citing her recent promotion and close work history with Cabot.
“The company stated that Alyssa Stoddard was absent from the event and no other staff appeared in the video.”
The company stated, “Andy Byron has not issued any statement; all reports claiming otherwise are false,” addressing a misleading statement that has been circulating.
