Massachusetts, July 18, 2025 – Megan Kerrigan Byron, wife of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, has deactivated her Facebook and Instagram accounts following a viral incident involving her husband at a Coldplay concert. The move comes after a “kiss cam” moment at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 16, 2025, captured Andy Byron in an embrace with Astronomer’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, sparking widespread speculation about an extramarital affair.
According to multiple reports, including Men’s Journal and Newsweek, Megan Kerrigan Byron, a respected educator and Associate Director at Bancroft School in Massachusetts, removed her husband’s surname, “Byron,” from her Facebook profile before deleting the account entirely on July 17, 2025. Her Instagram page, under the handle “M.E. Byron,” was also taken down, though the exact timing of this deletion remains unclear. Prior to deactivation, her Facebook page, which featured family photos with her husband and their two children, was flooded with comments from supporters expressing sympathy and encouragement, with some urging her to seek legal action.
The viral video, which amassed millions of views, showed Byron and Cabot quickly pulling away upon realizing they were on the stadium’s Jumbotron, with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin jokingly commenting, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.” This remark, coupled with the public nature of the incident, fueled online debates and memes, drawing significant attention to Megan Kerrigan Byron’s response.Neither Megan Kerrigan Byron, Andy Byron, nor Kristin Cabot has issued a public statement regarding the incident. Astronomer, the Cincinnati-based tech company valued at over $1 billion, confirmed it is conducting an internal investigation but has otherwise remained silent. Social media posts on X reflect strong public support for Megan, with users praising her “dignified” response and speculating about potential marital strain, though no divorce filings have been confirmed.Megan Kerrigan Byron, 50, has maintained a low profile throughout her career, focusing on inclusive education at Bancroft School’s Hope Graham Program. Her social media actions suggest a desire for privacy as the controversy unfolds.
