In the first public appearance since a viral concert moment sparked a firestorm of infidelity rumors, Andy Byron and his wife, Megan Kerrigan, were photographed together on a vacation in Maine—a clear and silent statement aimed at quashing speculation about the state of their marriage. The couple, seen wearing their wedding rings, presented a united front just weeks after Byron was caught in an awkward moment with his company’s HR chief at a Coldplay concert.
What Was the Viral “Kiss Cam” Scandal?
The scandal started on July 16 at a Coldplay show at Gillette Stadium, and it swiftly turned into a PR disaster for the former CEO of Astronomer.
What exactly happened at the concert?
The stadium’s jumbotron, during the “kiss cam” segment, panned to Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, his HR chief. The footage showed the two in a cozy pose, which immediately turned to shock when they realized they were on camera. Byron instantly turned away, while Cabot flung her hands to her face and ducked. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin amplified the moment, saying, “Look at these two,” before reacting to their stunned expressions with, “Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. Holy sh-t. I hope we didn’t do something bad.”
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How did the public react?
The video went viral, leading to weeks of intense media scrutiny. Eagle-eyed social media users began dissecting Byron’s personal life, noting that his wife, Megan Kerrigan, had quietly dropped her last name from her public social media profiles. Following the scandal, there was a lot of conjecture that Megan was getting ready to divorce her husband, which was stoked by this digital detective work.
How Are Andy and Megan Addressing the Rumors?
While none of the involved parties—Andy Byron, Megan Kerrigan, or Kristin Cabot, have made any public statements, their recent actions have spoken volumes.
What does their Maine vacation reveal?
According to exclusive pictures published by the Daily Mail, the couple was seen vacationing together in Kennebunk, Maine. They were photographed leaving a lavish mansion—reportedly the same house Megan has been living in since the scandal broke—to visit the beach. Critically, both Andy and Megan were seen wearing their wedding bands as they strolled through the neighborhood in comfortable lounge wear. This coordinated public appearance, complete with the symbolic display of their rings, is a direct and powerful rebuttal to the separation rumors.
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What is the Status of Kristin Cabot’s Marriage?
The narrative was complicated further by the personal life of the other woman involved, Kristin Cabot.
Were Kristin and her husband already separated?
Amid the scandal, it was revealed that Kristin Cabot is in the process of divorcing her husband, Andrew Cabot, the CEO of Privateer Rum. However, a spokeswoman for Andrew Cabot told PEOPLE that “their decision to divorce was already underway prior to that evening.” This was corroborated by the fact that Andrew was also present at the same Coldplay concert but with his own date, confirming that he and Kristin had already parted ways by the time the kiss cam incident occurred.
The Maine getaway appears to be Andy Byron and Megan Kerrigan’s definitive effort to close this tumultuous chapter, choosing a quiet beach stroll over a public statement to signal that, for now, all is well in their married life.
