Trending badgeTrendingPosted 1 hour agoSubscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret Down"Our Leaders Are Expected To Set The Standard In Both Conduct And Accountability": The Company That Employs The CEO Who Was Called Out By Coldplay For Allegedly "Having An Affair" Has Issued A StatementBuzzFeed spoke with Astronomer's Director of Communications, Taylor Jones, who said the statement is on both LinkedIn and X.by Krista TorresBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestLink During a "kiss cam" moment at Coldplay's Boston concert this past Wednesday, the camera landed on a couple who had been embracing...but then suddenly seemed to panic at being put on the screen. And let's just say, the whole situation was very awkward. @jennyquack / tiktok.com Here is the viral clip that has been viewed well over 53 million times. Chris Martin called them out, saying, "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." The moment has gone viral, and the pair has been identified as Astronomer's CEO Andy Byron and HR Chief Kristin Cabot. Robert Okine / Getty Images The internet has not held back its opinions on the matter, and now a formal statement by the company has been made. BuzzFeed spoke to Astronomer's Director of Communication Taylor Jones, who confirmed the statement is posted on LinkedIn and X. @astronomerio / x.com It reads, "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.
The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.
Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event and no other employees were in the video. Andy Byron has not put out any statement, reports saying otherwise are all incorrect." And, as expected, people are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see how the company handles this situation. @richard_waithe / x.com Neither Coldplay, Andy, nor Kristin has publicly addressed the matter. BuzzFeed has been unable to reach Andy Byron directly. And we've also contacted Chris's reps for additional comment, but did not hear back by the time of publication.