Kristin Cabot to resign after Andy Byron? Astronomer's latest update on Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ saga

After Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned, there were questions around whether HR chief, Kristin Cabot, would take a similar decision

Published on: Jul 20, 2025, 03:58:49 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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After Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned in the fallout of the Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ saga, several social media users were left wondering if the company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot, would take a similar decision. The two were spotted cuddling during a Coldplay concert on Wednesday, sparking ‘affair’ and ‘cheating’ speculation.

Kristin Cabot is yet to resign after the Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal (X)

On Saturday, Astronomer announced that Byron has tendered his resignation, and the board will begin a search for the company's next CEO. Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy will continue to serve on an interim basis.

“As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,” the statement posted on LinkedIn read.

“Before this week, we were known as a pioneer in the DataOps space, helping data teams power everything from modern analytics to production AI. While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not.”

Will Kristin Cabot also resign?

Cabot and Byron were both placed on immediate administrative leave following the Coldplay concert scandal. While Astronomer confirmed that the CEO was, in fact, on leave, Axios cited sources to report on the HR chief. The company is yet to mention any action on Kristin Cabot.

“I wonder if Kristin Cabot will also resign,” one person noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“You’d have to think that Kristin Cabot will resign or be terminated also. My heart goes out to Megan Kerrigan and her two teen sons. The fallout of this date is devastatingly wild,” another person tweeted.

Neither Cabot nor Byron have issued a statement about the situation yet.

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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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