Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's alleged affair exposed at a Coldplay concert becomes sports world joke as the Phillies and other teams reference the controversy.

Astronomer, the tech company that found itself launched into the public eye after its CEO Andy Byron was spotted on a Jumbotron video at a Coldplay concert earlier this week embracing an employee, announced that Byron has been placed on leave.

After the "Coldplay affair" moment went viral on social media on Friday, the Phillies' mascot got in on the fun.

A company statement says the board of directors has initiated a formal investigation and “will have additional details to share very shortly.’

The moment captured an alleged affair, sparking a storm of memes, sleuthing and backlash that drew comments from around the world.

An apology statement attributed to Andy Byron is spreading rapidly online after the Astronomer chief executive was identified as the man seen ducking to hide when the jumbotron camera showed him cuddling a woman during a July 2025 Coldplay concert.

Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot have inspired a new video game called 'Coldplay Canoodlers' with their hilarious affair.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron made headlines after being captured on Coldplay's Jumbotron with Kristin Cabot instead of his wife

What’s wrong with a Motel 6? Who could you not run into at a Coldplay concert?” the “Real Housewives of New York City” alum rhetorically asked.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's alleged affair with HR executive Kristin Cabot continues to make headlines. Following the viral Coldplay concert incident, the Philadelphia Phillies recently trolled the couple during a game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Coldplay's Kiss Cam may have exposed an affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, sparking online chatter and celebrity reactions