Kiss Cam Scandal: 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 former Astronomer CEO 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 Statement
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.
Megan leaves home amid controversy
The Kiss Cam Scandal has resulted in numerous repercussions in their personal and professional life. Currently, Megan Kerrigan, Andy Byron’s wife, has not made any official statement; however, according to reports, she has departed from her family home and is staying elsewhere. Certain relatives also contacted her in these challenging moments.
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Prior to the disappearance of her account, supportive messages like “You don’t deserve this” inundated her profiles.
Implications of Kiss Cam Scandal
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.
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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.
Andy Byron Resigns as Astronomer CEO; Pete Dejoy Appointed Interim CEO
In the aftermath of the Coldplay Concert Cheating, Andy Byron resigns as Astronomer CEO, 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.
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Who is Pete Dejoy, New Interim CEO of Astronomer
Following the Coldplay Scandal, Astronomer’s board appointed Pete DeJoy as interim CEO to stabilize operations and lead an ongoing search for a permanent successor.
Pete DeJoy is a co‑founder and serves as Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Astronomer, a Cincinnati‑based data‑infrastructure startup focused on orchestrating Apache Airflow.
He joined the founding team in 2017 and has been leading product development for several years, including a stint as VP Product starting in January 2023 before becoming CPO in February 2025.
As interim CEO, Pete DeJoy will primarily look to steer Astronomer through the fallout from Byron’s departure, reassure clients, and ensure business continuity.
