Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reacted to a viral social media post involving Astronomer Andy Byron and the company’s HR head Kristin Cabot. The two became the centre of internet gossip after they were spotted getting cozy at a Coldplay concert recently. A video of the two cuddling and kissing during the show has gone viral on social media platforms, sparking what users are now calling “Coldplaygate”, ‘kiss cam scandal” and more. Musk joined the conversation by replying to an X post about the incident with a “laughing out loud” emoji. The post included a fake, morphed ‘apology’ attributed to Astronomer.
Who is Astronomer CEO Andy Byron
Andy Byron is the CEO of Astronomer, a US-based software company that works on data tools, most notably Apache Airflow, a popular open-source platform used for managing data workflows. Byron has been leading the company since 2023 through its recent growth and expansion into AI and cloud infrastructure.Kristin Cabot, the firm’s head of human resources, was also seen in the viral clip. Neither of them has responded publicly to the incident.
What is the “Coldplaygate” or “kiss cam” scandal
The term “Coldplaygate” was coined after the video showed Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot kissing at a Coldplay concert. The footage has been taken from a “kiss cam” moment and is now widely shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. For those unaware, a kiss cam is a popular form of audience engagement and entertainment during breaks or dull moments.Some users claimed the interaction hinted at an affair, though there is no official confirmation. The scandal has led to speculation about workplace relationships, ethics, and professionalism in tech companies.
Social media reacts, Elon Musk joins the buzz
The reaction to the viral video from the Coldplay concert has been mixed. Some users criticized the executives’ behavior, while others dismissed it as a personal matter. Old social media posts by Kristin Cabot, including one of her LinkedIn posts where she said she “wins the trust of CEOs,” have also resurfaced and gone viral amid the ongoing controversy.Following the viral video, several fake statements and screenshots began circulating, including one falsely quoting the company Astronomer. Elon Musk reacted to one such tweet with just an emoji, adding fuel to the growing online chatter.