Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s reaction to Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s ‘apology’ after Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal

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A video of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot kissing at a Coldplay concert has gone viral, sparking online chatter dubbed “Coldplaygate.” The incident, captured on a kiss cam, led to speculation about workplace relationships. Elon Musk reacted to a morphed apology tweet with a laughing emoji, further fueling the controversy.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reacted to a viral social media post involving Astronomer Andy Byron and the company’s HR head Kristin Cabot. The two became the centre of internet gossip after they were spotted getting cozy at a Coldplay concert recently. A video of the two cuddling and kissing during the show has gone viral on social media platforms, sparking what users are now calling “Coldplaygate”, ‘kiss cam scandal” and more. Musk joined the conversation by replying to an X post about the incident with a “laughing out loud” emoji. The post included a fake, morphed ‘apology’ attributed to Astronomer.

Coldplaygate: Musk REACTS To Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s ‘Apology’ After Viral HR Clip

Andy Byron is the CEO of Astronomer, a US-based software company that works on data tools, most notably Apache Airflow, a popular open-source platform used for managing data workflows. Byron has been leading the company since 2023 through its recent growth and expansion into AI and cloud infrastructure.

Kristin Cabot, the firm’s head of human resources, was also seen in the viral clip. Neither of them has responded publicly to the incident.The term “Coldplaygate” was coined after the video showed Byron and Cabot kissing at a Coldplay concert. The footage has been taken from a “kiss cam” moment and is now widely shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. For those unaware, a kiss cam is a popular form of audience engagement and entertainment during breaks or dull moments.Some users claimed the interaction hinted at an affair, though there is no official confirmation. The scandal has led to speculation about workplace relationships, ethics, and professionalism in tech companies.The reaction has been mixed. Some users criticized the executives’ behavior, while others dismissed it as a personal matter. Old social media posts by Kristin Cabot, including one where she said she “wins the trust of CEOs,” have also resurfaced and gone viral amid the controversy.Following the viral video, several fake statements and screenshots began circulating, including one falsely quoting the company Astronomer. Elon Musk reacted to one such tweet with just an emoji, adding fuel to the growing online chatter.

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