Has Andy Byron spoken out on cheating scandal? Is Astronomer CEO 'statement' fake - after allegedly caught embracing Kristen Cabot
A “statement” made by Astronomer CEO Andy Byron on his alleged cheating at Coldplay concert has gone viral on social media.
Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin inadvertently outed a man and a woman embracing at their last concert in Massachusetts. As the kiss camera panned to them the pair quickly hid.
The footage was shared on social media, causing a huge stir and for the pair to be named as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company's human resources executive Kristin Cabot The business mogul was seemingly oblivious to all but the music as he embraced the woman from behind, moving in sync with the band's live performance.
Shortly after, Mr Byron allegedly shared a statement. But, this is fake.
The 'fake' statement read: "I want to acknowledge the moment that's been circulating online, and the disappointment it's caused. What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake play-out out on a very public stage. I want to sincerely apologize to my wife, my family, and my team at Astronomer. You deserve better from me as a partner, as a father, and as a leader.
"This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build. I'm taking time to reflect, take accountability, and figure out the next steps, personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate that process.
"I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent. I respect artists and entertainers, but I hope we can all think more deeply about the impact of turning someone else's life into a spectacle. "As a friend once sang: 'Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.’”