Coldplay kiss cam aftermath: Executive files for divorce after viral scandal
• Kristin Cabot, the executive from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, has filed for divorce from her husband less than a month after the incident
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• The divorce filing comes after both Cabot and her boss, Andy Byron, resigned from their positions at the tech company Astronomer following the public scandal
• The former wife of Cabot's husband, Andrew, described the public embarrassment as "karma" for him and confirmed that he texted her after the video went viral
• While sources offer conflicting reports on whether the couple's marriage was already troubled, court records show the divorce petition was filed on August 13 in New Hampshire
The fallout from the viral "kiss cam" incident at a Coldplay concert continues, as Kristin Cabot, the former tech executive at the center of the scandal, has officially filed for divorce from her husband.
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The news comes less than a month after the video, which showed Cabot and her boss, Andy Byron, in an awkward embrace at a July concert in Boston, became a worldwide sensation.
According to court records obtained by various media outlets, Cabot, 52, filed a petition for divorce from her husband, Andrew Cabot, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on August 13.
The filing marks another chapter in a public drama that has captivated social media and led to both Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron resigning from their senior positions at the software company, Astronomer.
The incident, which took place during Coldplay's show at Gillette Stadium, showed the couple on the venue's "kiss cam."
Their visibly uncomfortable reaction, including Kristin covering her face and Andy ducking out of view, prompted a lighthearted quip from lead singer Chris Martin, who joked, "They're either having an affair... or they're very shy."
The moment, however, quickly spiraled, leading to online sleuths identifying the pair and uncovering their professional and personal lives.
While the divorce filing is a direct consequence of the public spectacle, sources close to the couple have provided conflicting accounts of their relationship leading up to the concert.
Some insiders suggest the marriage was already on the rocks, with the couple discussing separation for months.
However, another source claimed that just a month prior to the scandal, Kristin and Andrew were telling people how in love they were.
The two had recently purchased a $2.2 million home together just five months before the viral incident.
Further complicating the narrative is the perspective of Andrew Cabot's former wife, Julia Cabot. In an interview with a major news outlet, she revealed she texted Andrew after the video went viral.
His response was reportedly dismissive, stating that his wife's life had "nothing to do with me" and that they were already separating. Julia, who said this would be Andrew's third divorce, characterized the scandal as "karma" for him.
She also suggested that Andrew, a scion of a wealthy Boston family and CEO of a rum company, was likely more embarrassed than hurt by the public exposure.
The divorce proceedings are currently underway, with a hearing scheduled for November. Neither Kristin nor Andrew Cabot has publicly commented on the divorce, and attorneys for both parties have not responded to media requests for statements.
The legal battle is expected to be closely watched, particularly given Andrew Cabot's significant wealth and the public nature of the events that led to the filing.
The scandal has had a widespread impact beyond the couple's personal lives. Andy Byron resigned as CEO of Astronomer shortly after the video went viral, with Kristin Cabot resigning from her role as Chief People Officer just days later.
The company, which was unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight, has since appointed a new interim CEO.
The situation serves as a stark reminder of how a fleeting moment in the digital age can have life-altering consequences, impacting careers, relationships, and reputations on a global scale.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories.
In July, Andy Byron has stepped down as CEO of Astronomer following a widely circulated video showing him in a close interaction with HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert. Astronomer's Board of Directors accepted Byron's resignation, stating that "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met." Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has been named interim CEO as the company begins its search for a permanent replacement. The incident rapidly escalated due to its viral nature on social media, prompting an internal investigation and ultimately Byron's resignation, highlighting the immediate impact of public scrutiny on corporate figures.
It can be recalled that a video of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot with their arms around each other at a Coldplay concert has gone viral. The two were caught on the Gillette Stadium jumbotron, appearing very sweet with one another. The video has garnered over 20 million views and sparked numerous affair allegations from netizens. Megan Kerrigan Byron, Andy's wife, has removed her husband's last name from her social media and deleted her Facebook account.
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