What started as a fun activity at a Coldplay concert ended up accidentally revealing a possible infidelity that shook social media. The moment was recorded, went viral, and dragged two executives from the same company into it, as well as a woman who never imagined that her private life would become a global topic: Megan Kerrigan, wife of Astronomer’s CEO, Andy Byron.
What happened at the Coldplay concert?
During the presentation of Coldplay on July 16 at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, the band projected several couples from the audience on the screen as part of their famous “Kiss Cam”. At that moment, a gray-haired man and a blonde woman appeared hugging, smiling, and enjoying the show. But when they saw themselves on the big screen, both reacted with obvious discomfort: he moved out of theand she covered her face.
It was then when Chris Martin improvised the phrase that set everything off:
“Oh, look at these two. Either they are having an adventure... or they are very shy.”
Within hours, users on social media identified the individuals as Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, Human Resources Director of the same company. And most importantly, both were reported to be married to other people.
Megan Kerrigan: the wife who showed a perfect life
The attention soon shifted to a third figure: Megan Kerrigan, wife of Andy Byron and mother of their two children. Although she is not a public figure, her Facebook profile was quickly located by internet users, who found family photos that looked like they were taken from a postcard: days in the countryside, graduations, family celebrations, genuine smiles, and gestures of deep affection.
In her posts, Megan showed a dream life: a stable marriage, two young children, and an active family life. In a particularly emotional image, she is seen with Andy and the children during what appears to be one of their graduation ceremonies. In another, they share a picnic outdoors, surrounded by nature and happiness.
All of this has led many users to speculate that Megan was not aware of the alleged infidelity. Dozens of people began leaving messages of support on her latest posts, sending her strength and words of solidarity.
“This must hurt a lot. Sending you a hug from here. No one deserves to find out like this. Take care of your heart. I hope you have all the support from those who truly love you,” reads.
According to some reports, before closing her profile, Megan would have removed her husband’s last name from her social media.
So far, neither Andy Byron nor Kristin Cabot have made official statements. The company Astronomer, dedicated to software development and data analysis, has also not issued a statement. Meanwhile, both of their profiles have been modified or deleted, including the CEO’s LinkedIn profile.
Although Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot became the focus of memes and comments, the real story that touched thousands was Megan’s. A common woman, with a job in the education sector, dedicated to her family and completely removed from the world of scandals.