“3 WOMEN, 1 MAN, TOO MANY SECRETS” — Megan Byron’s Former Best Friend Reveals Kristin Cabot’s Shocking Claim

The “ColdplayGate” scandal, ignited on July 16, 2025, at a Coldplay concert in Boston, continues to unravel with a new revelation that deepens the web of betrayal surrounding former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron. The viral kiss cam moment capturing Andy, 50, embracing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, 52, led to his resignation, Megan Kerrigan Byron’s retreat to a $2.4 million Kennebunk, Maine estate, and a cascade of allegations: Cabot’s presence at the Byrons’ wedding, incriminating texts discovered by their 13-year-old son, and a prior affair with a younger woman, as claimed by Cabot’s cousin. Now, Megan’s former best friend has come forward with a bombshell: Kristin once boasted, “He’d leave his wife if I asked,” exposing a brazen confidence in her hold over Andy and further shattering the image of a blindsided colleague. This article delves into the latest claim, its implications for the three women involved—Megan, Kristin, and the unnamed younger woman—and the secrets that continue to unravel.

The Scandal’s Origins: A Public Betrayal

The saga began at Gillette Stadium, where the kiss cam caught Andy Byron with his arms around Kristin Cabot during Coldplay’s concert. Chris Martin’s quip, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy,” propelled the moment to viral fame, amassing over 45 million TikTok views. Within days, Andy resigned as CEO of Astronomer, a $1.3 billion data analytics firm, on July 19, and Cabot was placed on leave. Megan Kerrigan Byron, an educator at Bancroft School, dropped “Byron” from her Facebook profile, deactivated her social media, and fled their $1.4 million Northborough, Massachusetts home with her two sons, retreating to her family’s Kennebunk estate with her sister Maura and an unidentified individual.

Previous revelations have painted a picture of long-term deception: Megan’s court filing cited 21 visits by Cabot to their home, with one visit fundamentally altering their marriage. An alleged letter from Cabot to Megan claimed, “He lied to both of us,” suggesting Andy misled her about his marital status. A friend’s wedding photo placed Cabot at the Byrons’ wedding, and their 13-year-old son’s discovery of incriminating iPad texts confirmed a years-long affair. Kristin’s cousin alleged a prior affair with a 28-year-old marketing executive at Lacework, supported by an unseen DM to Megan. Now, Megan’s former best friend’s claim adds a new layer of audacity to Kristin’s role.

The Former Friend’s Revelation

On July 23, 2025, a woman claiming to be Megan’s former best friend, posting under the handle @OldFriendTruth on X, shared a stunning anecdote: “Kristin once joked to me at a company event, ‘He’d leave his wife if I asked.’ I thought it was just her ego, but now I see she meant it. Meg trusted her, and I feel sick for not saying something sooner.” The post, which included a photo of the friend with Megan at a 2022 charity event, has garnered over 2 million views, though its authenticity remains unverified. The alleged conversation took place at an Astronomer holiday party in December 2024, shortly after Cabot joined the company as Chief People Officer. The friend claims she dismissed Kristin’s comment as a “drunk boast” at the time, but the kiss cam incident and subsequent revelations prompted her to come forward.

The statement suggests Kristin not only knew of her influence over Andy but was confident enough to vocalize it, potentially undermining her claim in the alleged letter to Megan that she was deceived by Andy. X users, such as @BetrayalUnraveled, reacted with outrage: “Kristin said WHAT? She wasn’t a victim—she was plotting to break up a family!” Others, like @MegsDefender, expressed sympathy for Megan: “Her best friend knew and didn’t tell her? This is betrayal on top of betrayal.” The friend’s regret for not warning Megan earlier has fueled speculation about how many others in their circle suspected the affair.

The Three Women and Their Roles

Megan Kerrigan Byron

Megan, 48, has emerged as a figure of public sympathy, navigating the fallout with dignity. Her swift actions—filing for divorce on July 19, dropping Andy’s surname, and retreating to Kennebunk—reflect her focus on protecting her two sons, particularly the 13-year-old who discovered the iPad texts. Her court filing, partially leaked on X, references “digital evidence of infidelity” and Cabot’s 21 home visits, with the latest revelation suggesting she was unaware of Kristin’s bold claim. Legal experts cited by the New York Post estimate Megan could claim half of Andy’s $20–70 million fortune under Massachusetts’ 50/50 marital laws, with the emotional toll on her children potentially increasing the settlement. The friend’s revelation, if admissible, could strengthen her case by highlighting Kristin’s intent.

Kristin Cabot

Kristin, married to Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot, has been a polarizing figure. Her alleged letter to Megan positioned her as a fellow victim, but the cousin’s claim of her covering for a prior affair and now the friend’s revelation paint her as complicit and calculating. Her role as Chief People Officer, tasked with fostering workplace ethics, is under scrutiny, with former employees on X alleging favoritism in her decisions. Andrew Cabot’s recent actions—listing a $5.2 million Nantucket estate for sale and appearing without his wedding ring, per Newsweek—suggest personal fallout. Kristin’s “joke” about Andy leaving Megan, if true, undermines her narrative of being misled, casting her as a central figure in a deliberate betrayal.

The Unnamed Younger Woman

The third woman, identified by Kristin’s cousin as a 28-year-old marketing executive at Lacework, remains a mystery. Allegedly involved with Andy during his 2019–2022 tenure as President, her identity is unconfirmed, with social media sleuths pointing to a former colleague who left Lacework abruptly in 2021. The cousin’s DM, which Megan never saw, claimed Kristin knew of this affair and covered for Andy. The friend’s revelation does not mention this woman, but the pattern of Andy pursuing younger women adds to the narrative of serial infidelity, with X users like @WhoIsShe22 demanding, “Name the third woman! She’s part of this mess.”

The Web of Secrets

The friend’s claim that Kristin boasted about her power over Andy suggests a deeper level of secrecy within the Byrons’ inner circle. Combined with the cousin’s allegation of a prior affair and the wedding photo placing Kristin at the Byrons’ wedding, the scandal reveals a network of hidden truths. The iPad texts, discovered by Megan’s son, and the unseen DM from Kristin’s cousin indicate multiple missed opportunities to uncover Andy’s infidelity earlier. The friend’s silence until now raises questions about loyalty and complicity, with X posts like @TruthSeekerX asking, “How many people knew and said nothing? This wasn’t just Andy and Kristin.”

The scandal’s corporate impact continues to unfold. Astronomer’s board-led investigation and Pete DeJoy’s appointment as interim CEO aim to stabilize the company, but former employees, per BBN Times, cite a toxic culture under Andy’s leadership. Kristin’s continued role, despite her leave, has drawn criticism, with legal experts noting that firing her could be complex due to her HR position. Privateer Rum, Andrew Cabot’s company, faces indirect fallout, with the Nantucket estate sale signaling financial or personal strain.

Public Reaction and Speculation

The friend’s revelation has reignited #ColdplayGate on X and TikTok, with #ThreeWomen trending. Public sympathy for Megan remains strong, with users like @MegsJustice writing, “Her best friend failed her, Kristin betrayed her, and Andy destroyed her family. Megan deserves everything in that divorce.” Others, like @ScandalSleuth, speculate that Kristin’s “joke” was a deliberate taunt, possibly known to others at the event. The unverified nature of the friend’s claim, like the cousin’s DM and the wedding photo, has sparked skepticism, with @SkepticX88 cautioning, “Another anonymous post? We need receipts, not stories.”

The conspiracy theory that Megan orchestrated the kiss cam exposure, supported by posts on X, gains traction with each revelation, though no evidence confirms it. The friend’s claim, if true, suggests Megan was surrounded by people aware of Andy’s infidelity, deepening her isolation.

A Family’s Ongoing Trauma

The revelation that Kristin boasted about her influence over Andy compounds the pain for Megan and her sons. The 13-year-old’s discovery of the iPad texts already marked a traumatic turning point, and the knowledge that Megan’s best friend withheld such a critical comment underscores the betrayal within her social circle. Megan’s retreat to Kennebunk, supported by Maura and an unidentified individual, reflects her focus on shielding her children, but the relentless public scrutiny—fueled by social media—makes healing difficult. Family lawyer Nancy Chemtob, quoted by the New York Post, noted that the cumulative betrayals could impact custody and financial settlements, with therapy costs for the children a significant factor.

Conclusion: A Tangled Web Unraveled

The claim that Kristin Cabot “joked” about Andy leaving Megan reveals a chilling confidence in her role as the other woman, adding to the complex narrative of “ColdplayGate.” Three women—Megan, betrayed by her husband and friend; Kristin, a central figure in the deception; and an unnamed younger woman from Andy’s past—are entangled in a story of secrets kept by those closest to them. The former friend’s revelation, coupled with earlier claims, paints Andy as a serial betrayer and Kristin as more than a deceived colleague. As Megan navigates her divorce and the public spotlight, the saga underscores the devastating power of hidden truths and the enduring strength of a woman determined to protect her family amidst too many secrets.