Luke Bryan, the popular country star, recently took a humorous jab at the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam incident involving Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, during his performance on July 17. The moment, captured on video and posted on Instagram, saw Bryan ask the audience, ‘Anybody here with your secretary tonight?’ The statement, apparently referencing the earlier controversy, drew laughter from the crowd. Bryan’s joke was a light-hearted nod to the incident, which had already sparked widespread discussion on social media.
Morgan Wallen, another country singer, also joined the trend by referencing the scandal during his recent show. In a video shared on TikTok, Wallen said, ‘Anybody in here with your side chick or whatever, I think you’re safe here,’ before adding, ‘I don’t condone cheating, anymore.’ The reference, similar to Bryan’s, added to the ongoing humor surrounding the situation, which has dominated the internet since the Coldplay incident at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
During the Coldplay show on July 16, Andy Byron, now CEO of Astronomer, appeared on the Kiss Cam with his arms wrapped around a woman, later identified as his company’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot. The couple was shown on the jumbotron during ‘The Jumbotron Song,’ a segment where drummer Chris Martin improvises songs about couples in the audience. The moment led to an immediate response, with Cabot covering her face and turning away from the camera, while Byron ducked down and exited the frame. Martin, known for his humor, later joked that the pair might be having an affair or simply being shy.
Following the incident, Astronomer issued a public statement emphasizing its commitment to the values and culture that have guided the company since its founding. The statement called for accountability from its leaders, and it was announced that the company’s board initiated a formal investigation into the matter. The board also confirmed that Byron had been placed on unpaid leave and an interim CEO was appointed. Byron eventually resigned, and the board began the process of finding his replacement.
The incident has also raised questions about the personal relationships of those involved. Kristin Cabot, the HR director, is married to Andrew Cabot, who is the CEO of Privateer Rum. While no formal records of Byron’s marital status were found, reports suggest that he may still be married. The public response to the incident has been mixed, with some viewers finding the situation amusing, while others raised concerns about the professional conduct of those in leadership roles.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin addressed the situation in his performance on Saturday, at the Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. During the show, Martin humorously warned the audience about being on the jumbotron, joking that fans should be cautious if they were going to be featured. The statement, while lighthearted, underscored the ongoing impact of the incident on the public’s perception of the band and its relationship with its audience.