Megan Byron's ‘formal statement' surfaces on social media. See what Astronomer CEO Andy Byron wife seems to have said about Coldplay Concert incident
The footage showed Byron ducking and Cabot covering her face when the camera focused on them. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin joked, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The clip was quickly shared across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), where viewers identified both individuals.Soon after, a lengthy post titled 'Formal Statement from Megan Byron' began appearing on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Though widely shared with Megan Byron's name and image, it has not appeared on any verified profile linked to her.The statement, dated July 18, 2025, and signed off as "Wife of Andrew Byron—for now," strongly condemned her husband's behavior. It rejected ideas of public forgiveness or emotional reaction, instead referring to financial and emotional boundaries already established. The closing lines emphasized a tone of quiet action and separation.
Despite its reach, no official confirmation has been made about whether the statement was actually authored or approved by Megan Byron.Also Read: Don't Tap the Glass Release: Tyler, The Creator's Album takes social media by storm, sparks meme fest. Here's complete track list, run time, reactions
Megan Byron, also known as Megan Kerrigan, works in the education sector. She is the Associate Director of the Lower School and Hope Graham Program Admissions at Bancroft School in Massachusetts.She has remained largely silent in public. According to media reports, she deleted her Facebook account after the video surfaced. There was also online speculation that she removed the last name 'Byron' from her social media, though this remains unverified.Megan and Andy Byron, both 50, live in Northborough, Massachusetts. They have two children and have mostly stayed away from the media spotlight.Public opinion has been active across platforms, with many debating workplace boundaries and privacy. The viral video raised ethical questions as Byron is the CEO and Cabot serves as Chief People Officer at Astronomer. Cabot joined the company in 2024.Astronomer released a statement confirming that both Byron and Cabot remain employed. The company stated that a formal internal investigation is underway and emphasized its commitment to core values and workplace standards.
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The moment occurred during Coldplay's concert tradition of highlighting audience members with a kiss cam. As Byron and Cabot appeared on screen, Martin's humorous comment drew attention.Footage recorded by audience members showed the pair standing closely and swaying to music. Byron was seen with his arm around Cabot, and their immediate reaction to the kiss cam added to the speculation.Once the video was shared online, users quickly identified the pair as senior executives at Astronomer. This led to widespread speculation about their relationship and Byron's marriage.The alleged statement from Megan Byron only added to the ongoing conversation, though the lack of confirmation leaves room for further doubt and analysis.
Was the statement by Megan Byron verified by any official source?
No, the statement has not appeared on any verified account linked to Megan Byron and cannot be independently confirmed.
What was Astronomer's response to the viral video?
Astronomer confirmed that both employees remain at the company and stated a formal investigation is being conducted.
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