A scandal that has rocked the corporate world and social media has reached an explosive new chapter. Kristin Cabot, chief human resources officer at the $1.3 billion tech company, shocked the public with serious allegations against Megan Kerrigan, wife of company boss Andy Byron. The case, which had already gone viral after the couple was filmed at a Coldplay concert, prompted statements from Cabot that Kerrigan was the “real mastermind” of an alleged conspiracy to expose the even larger affair.

It all started on Wednesday, July 16, during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts. Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer since July 2023, filmed the infamous “Kiss Cam” of an intimate moment with Kristin Cabot. The two embraced and tried to hide when they realized their photos on the big screen were being shown to more than 60,000 people. The band’s lead singer, Chris Martin, was immediately embarrassed, quipping, “Either they’re in a relationship or they’re just really shy.” The video quickly spread across social media platforms like TikTok and X, garnering millions of calls, and sparking a wave of criticism and speculation about infidelity on the part of Byrons, who is married to Megan Kerrigan and has two children.

Following the incident, the astronomer announced the suspension of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. Pete Dejoy, the company’s co-founder, was appointed interim CEO. In a statement, the company reaffirmed its commitment to ethical values and announced an internal investigation. Megan Kerrigan, a respected educator from Massachusetts, meanwhile removed the Byron surname from her social media profiles and later deleted her accounts, a reaction to the public humiliation. Kristin Cabot, married to Andrew Cabot, CEO of the privately held AER beverage company, a married mother of two, also deactivated her social media accounts following the scandal.

However, the case took an unexpected turn when Kristin Cabot broke her silence in an exclusive interview with an American tabloid. In her statements, she not only confirmed her relationship with Byron, but also accused Megan Kerrigan of organizing a smear campaign. “She’s the real mastermind behind it,” Cabot said, claiming that Kerrigan had manipulated information to make a public spectacle of the incident and damage both their reputations. According to Cabot, she has news reports and emails indicating that Kerrigan had known about the affair for months and had planned the disclosure to gain an advantage in a potential divorce proceeding.

Cabot’s alleged evidence includes screenshots of conversations in which Kerrigan allegedly threatened to leak information to the press, as well as audio recordings in which they allegedly discussed strategies to “destroy” Byon’s career. These allegations, though still unconfirmed, have sparked controversy on social media. Many users are torn between supporting Kerrigan, who is considered a victim of betrayal, and doubting their intentions because of Cabot. “If this is true, it’s quite a turn-off. But we need to see this evidence,” wrote one user on X.

Meanwhile, the astronomer is struggling with an image crisis. Former company employees told the New York Post that Byron is considered a “toxic” and sales-obsessed boss, which has already led to internal dissatisfaction. The promotion of Alyssa Stoddard, a close Cabot employee, has also raised suspicions of nepotism and reinforced criticism of the company culture. Andrew Cabot, Kristin’s husband, has not yet commented publicly, but documents show the couple recently purchased a $2.2 million home in Rye, New Hampshire.

The scandal, known as “#ColdPlayGate,” continues to spark debates about corporate ethics and the disclosure of private life in the digital age. The astronomers’ investigation should bring further clarity, but for now, Cabot’s allegations against Kerrigan are keeping the case under the spotlight, and the public eagerly awaits further details about the alleged evidence. What was planned as a musical evening has developed into a public soap opera, the consequences of which are affecting the corporate world and the private lives of those involved.