Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot saga: Ex-X CEO Linda Yaccarino's cheeky comment on ColdplayGate; ‘timeline is…’

The Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot saga, dubbed ‘ColdplayGate’, exploded after a viral Coldplay concert ‘kiss cam’ moment on Wednesday

Published on: Jul 18, 2025, 01:29:46 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot saga, dubbed ‘ColdplayGate’, exploded after a viral Coldplay concert ‘kiss cam’ moment on Wednesday at the Gillette Stadium in Boston, which showed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron embracing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, sparking affair rumors. While the two are yet to issue a statement, several social media users are reacting to the scandal.

Ex-X CEO Linda Yaccarino apparently reacted to the Andy Byron cheating saga (X and AP)

Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino seemed to be amplifying the buzz with a cheeky tweet on Thursday. “Timeline is absolute 🔥 today," she said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. While the 61-year-old, who stepped down from her position just days ago, did not mention the ‘kiss cam’ controversy in her tweet, her followers speculated her post was about the Andy Byron speculations.

“ I agree Queen!! Queen did you read about that one CEO cheated on his wife at a concert?? Literally like a soap opera!! 🔥🔥” one person wrote in the comment section.

“Only if you’re not the CEO of Astronomer or the head of HR….😉” another follower added.

The ColdplayGate Saga

During Coldplay’s Boston concert, Chris Martin’s kiss cam caught Byron, 50, and Cabot hugging each other.

“Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,” Martin said, prompting Byron to duck behind a barrier and Cabot to hide her face.

Married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, with two children, Byron has led Astronomer since 2023. Cabot is the company's Chief People Officer since November 2024. She is married to Kenneth C Thornby.

Even famous fast-food brand Chipotle seemed to react to the ColdplayGate.

"and I oop," the Chipotle X page posted with a photo. The photo said: "It's okay to cheat on your Chipotle order if it's with Chipotle Honey Chicken."

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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