Kristin Cabot files for divorce after viral Coldplay concert clip
TOI World Desk | TOI Global Desk | Sep 06, 2025, 20:28 IST
Highlight of the story: A kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts has led to the collapse of Kristin and Andrew Cabot’s marriage. Kristin was caught on camera embracing tech CEO Andy Byron, sparking a viral scandal. Both faced professional fallout, and Kristin has now filed for divorce, turning a few seconds of footage into lasting consequences.
What started as a light-hearted stadium moment during a Coldplay concert has led to the end of a high-profile Boston marriage. Kristin Cabot, 52, has filed for divorce from husband Andrew Cabot after being caught on the kiss cam in a warm embrace with another man, Andy Byron, at Gillette Stadium in July.
The clip, projected on giant screens in front of more than 60,000 fans, captured Kristin and Byron sharing what looked like an intimate moment. At first, the two appeared surprised to find themselves in the spotlight. But by the time they realised what had happened, it was too late. The video had already hit the internet, and within hours, their identities were uncovered.
Byron, 50, was the CEO of tech firm Astronomer. Kristin worked as head of HR at the same company. Both were married. Their sudden appearance on the stadium camera turned a private affair into a public spectacle. Even Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin couldn’t resist weighing in. Pausing mid-show, he quipped, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.” The crowd laughed. But the fallout was anything but funny.
After the video went viral, Byron resigned from his role. Kristin took leave before stepping down altogether. The professional consequences were immediate. But it was the personal lives of those involved that really took the hit. Megan Kerrigan, Byron’s wife, quietly dropped his surname from her social media, deleted her Facebook account, and left their Massachusetts home. She’s now reportedly living in Maine with her teenage sons and close family.
For Andrew Cabot, Kristin’s husband, the scandal came as a shock. A businessman from one of Boston’s oldest and wealthiest families, he had been overseas when the video surfaced. Those close to him say he returned to headlines and heartbreak. His reaction, according to ex-wife Julia Cabot, was cold. “He said it had nothing to do with him,” she told the Daily Mail. “He’s not the kind of man to show emotion. He’s embarrassed, not broken.”
The couple had been facing marital strain even before the concert. Sources say efforts at mediation were already underway. Still, the viral video may have been the final straw. Kristin filed for divorce in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on August 13. It marks Andrew Cabot’s third divorce. His past separations have been messy, often involving drawn-out legal battles over assets and prenuptial agreements.
Meanwhile, Byron and Kerrigan have not yet filed for divorce, but signs point to a split. Friends describe Megan as focused on protecting her family. Byron has kept a low profile, avoiding public comment. In the end, what was meant to be a fun concert moment has upended lives and careers. A few seconds on a kiss cam has turned into one of the most unexpected scandals of the year.