Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert sparked widespread speculation, including false claims that The Simpsons predicted it.
Social media buzzed with AI-generated images mimicking the show’s style, depicting the embrace between Byron and Kristin Cabot, the Chief People Officer. However, fact-checks confirm that no such episode exists. The Simpsons featured a kiss cam in Season 10’s “Wild Barts Can’t Be Broken” (1999), but it bears no resemblance to the incident.
The misinformation spread rapidly after the July 16, 2025, concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, where the couple ducked for cover upon appearing on screen. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” The video amassed millions of views, leading to memes and affair rumours, as Byron is married.
#ItsViral | Simpsons predicted Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ fiasco? Here's the truthhttps://t.co/kWjKa0ytmN
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) July 19, 2025Users posted: “The Simpsons predicted the CEO cheating on his wife at the Coldplay concert!!” and “So the Simpsons predicted the CEO Andy Byron scandal…” AI tools like Midjourney or DALL-E likely created the images, exploiting the story’s virality. Outlets and databases, including Snopes and Simpsons Wiki, verified the claims as false.
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The Simpsons has coincidentally “predicted” events like Trump’s presidency or the rise of smartwatches, but this case stems from probability and selective memory, not prophecy.
The astronomer announced Byron’s resignation on July 19, 2025, via LinkedIn, stating that company standards for conduct and accountability had not been met. The firm placed Byron and Cabot on leave following the incident, and Byron’s exit occurred after an internal review. Byron’s wife reportedly removed his surname from social media, fueling speculation.
This scandal has drawn sympathy for his family and backlash against Byron, with the internet turning a private moment into global entertainment.
