“I STILL WEAR THE NECKLACE…” – Kristin Cabot Seen Wearing a Pendant Engraved with “AB ❤️ KC – 2019” in a Livestream with 2.7M Views—Fans Now Believe It Was a Gift from Andy Byron During His 10th Anniversary Trip with Megan

The scandal engulfing Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot has reached new heights with a viral livestream moment that has captivated 2.7 million viewers. On July 19, 2025, during a corporate webinar hosted by Astronomer, Cabot was spotted wearing a pendant engraved with “AB ❤️ KC – 2019,” sparking widespread speculation that it was a gift from Byron during a 2019 trip to Munich—coinciding with his 10th wedding anniversary with Megan Kerrigan. The revelation, amplified by prior kiss cam incidents at a Coldplay concert and a Houston Astros game, a leaked 2023 voicemail, and a DNA test bombshell, has deepened the betrayal felt by three families and fueled public outrage over a relationship that appears to have begun years ago, possibly under Megan’s nose during a milestone celebration.

The Livestream Necklace Moment

The incident occurred during an Astronomer webinar on data infrastructure, streamed live on YouTube and viewed by 2.7 million people. Kristin Cabot, speaking on workplace culture despite being on administrative leave, leaned forward, causing a pendant necklace to swing into view. Eagle-eyed viewers zoomed in, revealing the engraving “AB ❤️ KC – 2019,” widely interpreted as “Andy Byron ❤️ Kristin Cabot – 2019.” X user @StarPlatinumSOL posted a screenshot, captioned, “Kristin’s still wearing Andy’s necklace in 2025? Bold.” The clip, shared across TikTok and X, reignited scrutiny of Cabot and Byron’s relationship, with fans connecting the pendant to a 2019 Munich trip detailed in a leaked itinerary (The New York Post).

The Munich trip, previously reported, included a hotel staff note suggesting Cabot visited Byron late at night, coinciding with his and Megan’s 10th anniversary in July 2019 (The New York Post). Social media users, like @thematrixloop, speculated, “Was the necklace a gift from Andy while he was supposed to be celebrating with Megan? Disgusting.” The pendant’s 2019 date aligns with the trip, leading fans to believe Byron gave it to Cabot during a time meant to honor his marriage, amplifying the betrayal felt by Megan and her two sons.

The Anniversary Betrayal

Massachusetts marriage records confirm Andy Byron and Megan Kerrigan celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in July 2019, per The Economic Times. The Munich trip, billed as a work obligation for Byron’s role at Lacework, now appears to have been a cover for a rendezvous with Cabot, who was then a consultant. A leaked voicemail from April 2023, reported by The New York Post, further exposed Byron planning a Venice trip with Cabot just days before Megan gave birth to their second son, suggesting a pattern of deception. The necklace, worn publicly by Cabot in 2025, has become a symbol of this betrayal, with X user @Heart4Megan writing, “Megan was celebrating 10 years while Andy was gifting Kristin jewelry? Heartbreaking.”

Kiss Cam Scandals and Corporate Fallout

The scandal first erupted on July 16, 2025, at a Coldplay concert, where a kiss cam caught Byron with his arm around Cabot, prompting a quip from Chris Martin: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy” (Hindustan Times). Days later, on July 18, a Houston Astros kiss cam at 7:24 PM CDT captured them again, in front of Astronomer employees, with Megan in Row 5, frozen in shock (The Express Tribune). Megan’s seven-word Instagram story—“I’m done pretending. Truth will out”—signaled the end of her marriage (Hindustan Times). The livestream necklace moment, occurring while Cabot and Byron are on leave, has intensified calls for their resignation from Astronomer, valued at $1.3 billion (Axios).

Astronomer’s board, with Pete DeJoy as interim CEO, issued a statement on X emphasizing “values and culture,” but former employees described Byron’s leadership as “toxic” (The New York Post). Cabot’s deactivated LinkedIn, once touting her ability to “win trust with CEOs,” has been mocked, with @perfectminz writing, “Trust? She’s wearing her affair on her neck.” The webinar, meant to showcase Astronomer’s expertise, instead highlighted its leadership crisis, with employees posting anonymously about the “embarrassment” of Cabot’s appearance (Axios).

The Fifth Party and Family Impact

A DNA leak on July 19, reported by The New York Post, revealed that Kristin’s youngest child, born during her marriage to Andrew Cabot, is neither his nor Byron’s, suggesting a fifth party (The New York Post). Andrew, CEO of Privateer Rum, and Kristin purchased a $2.2 million Rye, New Hampshire home in February 2025, where his children were during the Astros incident (Seacoastonline). Kenneth C. Thornby, Kristin’s ex-husband, previously warned her about Byron in 2022, producing a San Francisco dinner photo she begged him to delete (The New York Post). The necklace, linked to 2019, predates these events, suggesting a long history of indiscretions.

The scandal affects three families: Megan’s, with her two sons; Thornby’s, with their shared child; and Andrew’s, with his children. Andrew’s silence and Privateer Rum’s lack of comment suggest private turmoil (The Economic Times). The New York Times noted that public venues offer “no expectation of privacy,” per expert Charles Lindsey, amplifying the exposure (The New York Times).

Public Reaction and Social Media Frenzy

The livestream clip, with 2.7 million views, has driven hashtags like #NecklaceGate and #Coldplaygate to trend. X user @BaseballBuzz wrote, “Kristin wearing ‘AB ❤️ KC’ while on leave? She’s flaunting it.” The Seattle Mariners added to the discourse with a meme captioned, “Caught on kiss cam or livestream? Email [email protected]” (Times of India). Sympathy for Megan has surged, with @anuibi stating, “Megan celebrated her anniversary while Andy was with Kristin. She deserves better.” Speculation about the fifth party from the DNA leak continues, with no confirmed identity.

Conclusion

Kristin Cabot’s pendant, engraved with “AB ❤️ KC – 2019” and worn during a livestream with 2.7 million views, has cemented her and Andy Byron’s scandal as a tale of betrayal spanning years. The necklace, likely a gift from Byron during his 10th anniversary trip with Megan, ties to a 2019 Munich rendezvous, a 2023 Venice voicemail, and two kiss cam exposures. Affecting Megan Kerrigan’s family, Kenneth Thornby’s, and Andrew Cabot’s, the saga—complicated by a DNA leak suggesting a fifth party—has unraveled Astronomer’s leadership and sparked public outrage. As Megan’s seven-word story declared, the truth is out, but the necklace reveals a lie that began six years ago, under the guise of a milestone celebration.