The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a hilarious prank on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron during their game against the Los Angeles Angels on July 18, 2025. The MLB team’s mascots recreated a viral “kiss cam” moment from Byron’s attendance at a Coldplay concert earlier that week, turning it into an entertaining segment for the crowd.
The playful jab generated significant buzz online, as the video quickly gained traction on social media. Byron, who was seen embracing his company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, at the Boston concert, faced widespread speculation about an affair. The Phillies’ stunt underscores how personal moments of public figures can become sources of entertainment.
Phillies debut the “Coldplay Kiss Cam”.
Wait for it… pic.twitter.com/nOxfszINRE
— Jason Martinez (@JasonFox29) July 19, 2025Mid-game at Citizens Bank Park, the outfield video board ran a “Coldplay Kiss Cam” segment to Coldplay’s “Clocks.” It started with couples but shifted to the Phillie Phanatic and a mascot in a blonde wig, mimicking Byron and Cabot’s panicked reaction. The Phanatic ducked while the other turned away, drawing laughs from the audience.
Fans online loved it: “Imagine having the entire world making fun of you because you’re a cheating scumbag. This is why I love the internet,” one user wrote. Another added: “On the one hand, I’m enjoying this as much as anyone. On the other hand, lives have been ruined, and it’s sad.” A third commented: “I don’t watch baseball, but that was the best ever.”
At Coldplay’s Gillette Stadium concert on July 16, the kiss cam captured Byron and Cabot in an embrace. They hid immediately, prompting Chris Martin to joke: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy. Holy sh-t. I hope we didn’t do something bad.”
Coldplay Drops the Beat And a Secret Office Romance!
At a recent concert, @coldplay inadvertently revealed an alleged affair between @astronomer_zero CEO #AndyByron and his colleague Kristin Cabot, proving the band really knows how to bring secrets into the spotlight!… pic.twitter.com/LMAs9tnz2r
— Photo News (@PhotoNewsPk) July 17, 2025The video went viral online, sparking a wave of memes and scrutiny. Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, an Associate Director at Bancroft School, with whom he shares two children in New York. Cabot serves as the Astronomer’s Chief People Officer. An ex-employee alleged a toxic work environment under Byron, resurfacing amid the scandal.
Read: Fan Defends Posting Viral Video of CEO’s Alleged Affair at Coldplay Concert
A fake apology attributed to Byron recently circulated, according to the Astronomer. Reactions included mixed feelings of sympathy for Byron’s wife and amusement at the situation. The viral reaction by the Phillies highlighted how social media can amplify personal scandals. Neither Byron nor the Astronomer has made an official statement regarding the incident.
