The chief executive of a United States tech firm has been placed on leave after he was captured embracing the head of HR at a Coldplay concert in Boston.

After the "Coldplay affair" moment went viral on social media on Friday, the Phillies' mascot got in on the fun.

Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon was placed on leave, a company spokesperson told PEOPLE. Earlier this week, a couple was caught on camera together during a Coldplay concert, prompting singer Chris Martin to joke about them having an "affair.

Kristin Cabot and husband Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum, bought a $2.2 million home in Rye, NH, in 2025. As Kristin faces workplace scandal, the couple’s property records fuel public speculation.

The tech tycoon and his head-of-HR mistress whose affair was exposed on a “kiss camera” at a Coldplay concert both appeared to be living the American dream — complete with happy family photos and

In Friday's statement from Astronomer, the company seemingly confirmed that Byron and Cabot are the individuals in the video by saying that Byron has not put out a public statement despite fake ones circulating the internet. Additionally, they did not deny ...