Kristin Cabot’s Ex-Husband Speaks Out: Andy Byron’s Presence at Daughter’s Recitals and a Shocking Cloud Photo Fuel #ColdplayGate

The scandal that erupted at a Coldplay concert on July 16, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, has taken a deeply personal turn with a bombshell statement from Kristin Cabot’s ex-husband, Kenneth Thornby. The viral “Kiss Cam” moment featuring Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot has already upended their careers and marriages, but Thornby’s revelation—that Cabot brought Byron to their daughter’s recitals and that he discovered a compromising photo in her cloud storage—has sent shockwaves through social media. Coupled with the earlier revelation that Cabot’s and Megan Kerrigan’s dogs share a vet, this new claim deepens the narrative of betrayal, intertwining personal and professional lives in a scandal that refuses to fade. This article explores Thornby’s statement, the recital connection, and the broader implications for privacy and public scrutiny.

The Coldplay Kiss Cam and Its Fallout

The controversy began when Coldplay’s Kiss Cam panned to Andy Byron, 50, with his arms around Kristin Cabot, 52, during a performance. The pair’s startled reaction—Byron ducking and Cabot covering her face—prompted frontman Chris Martin to quip, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.” The clip, filmed by concertgoer Grace Springer, exploded online, garnering over 50 million views on TikTok and X. The fallout was swift: Byron, married to educator Megan Kerrigan, resigned as CEO of Astronomer, a $1.3 billion data infrastructure startup, on July 19, with co-founder Pete DeJoy named interim CEO. Cabot, married to Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot, remains on leave, with a leaked, unsent resignation letter suggesting she considered stepping down.

The scandal deepened with a leaked three-minute video of Byron and Cabot kissing in a private suite, timestamped at 9:12 PM EDT, coinciding with Megan Kerrigan’s now-deleted 11th anniversary post. Megan’s court filing, alleging 21 visits by Cabot to their home, and the revelation that their dogs share a vet—Carp Road Animal Hospital—added layers of intrigue. The vet’s cryptic Instagram post, “Some secrets have four legs but two hearts,” fueled speculation. Now, Kenneth Thornby’s statement has pushed the narrative into uncharted territory, revealing a hidden history that predates the concert.

Kenneth Thornby’s Explosive Claims

On July 22, 2025, Kenneth Thornby, Cabot’s ex-husband, broke his silence in an exclusive interview with The Daily Mail. Thornby, who divorced Cabot in 2022 after filing in 2018, claimed: “Kristin used to bring Andy Byron to our daughter’s recitals. I thought he was just her boss—supportive, professional. But then I found a photo in her cloud account, and it all made sense.” The photo, which Thornby alleges he discovered in 2023 after accessing a shared cloud account for co-parenting purposes, reportedly showed Byron and Cabot in an intimate embrace at a non-work-related event. Thornby did not share the photo publicly, citing privacy concerns for their daughter, but described it as “undeniable proof” of an affair that predated their divorce.

Thornby’s statement suggests that Byron’s presence at their daughter’s recitals—likely dance or music performances in Massachusetts, given Cabot’s residence in Watertown before her 2023 move to Rye, New Hampshire—was a regular occurrence. “I’d see him in the audience, clapping for our girl,” Thornby said. “I thought it was odd for a CEO to show up, but Kristin said it was about team morale.” The recitals, attended by Thornby and Cabot for their daughter, estimated to be around 10–12 years old based on court records mentioning child support, now appear as a backdrop to a covert relationship. Thornby’s discovery of the cloud photo, which he claims was uploaded in 2022, suggests the affair may have begun while Cabot was still married to him, adding a layer of betrayal to both her marriages.

The Cloud Photo and Social Media Frenzy

The mention of a compromising photo in Cabot’s cloud storage has ignited speculation on X, where users have dubbed it the “cloud of betrayal.” While the photo remains private, X posts have theorized about its contents, with some suggesting it could mirror the suite video’s intimacy. One user (@GossipSleuth22) wrote, “Kristin Cabot keeping a secret photo with Andy Byron in her cloud while taking him to her kid’s recitals? That’s cold.” Others have questioned how Thornby accessed the cloud, with some accusing him of privacy violations, though he clarified the account was shared for co-parenting logistics. The lack of visual evidence has not stopped the internet from speculating, with memes depicting cloud icons and hashtags like #CloudGate trending alongside #ColdplayGate.

The recital connection has also drawn attention to the overlap between Cabot and Megan Kerrigan’s lives. The shared vet, Carp Road Animal Hospital, where Cabot’s golden retriever, Luna, and Kerrigan’s labrador, Max, are registered, suggests a pattern of proximity. Megan’s filing, which claimed Cabot visited their Northborough home 21 times, including a pivotal June 2025 visit, aligns with Thornby’s timeline, hinting that Cabot’s interactions with the Byron family were frequent and personal. X users have speculated that the recital visits and vet overlap indicate Cabot deliberately inserted herself into Megan’s social circle, though no evidence confirms intent.

Megan Kerrigan and Andrew Cabot: The Silent Victims

Megan Kerrigan, 50, has emerged as a sympathetic figure. After removing “Byron” from her Facebook profile and deactivating her account, she resurfaced under “Megan Kerrigan,” gaining over 8,000 followers. Her alleged statement, “The betrayal wasn’t just personal; it was public,” resonates with Thornby’s claims, suggesting both spouses were unaware of the affair’s depth. Megan’s court filing, mentioning a June 2025 visit by Cabot that “changed everything,” could align with Thornby’s cloud photo discovery, though details remain unclear. Public support for Megan is overwhelming, with X users praising her dignity and estimating a potential $10–35 million divorce settlement under Massachusetts’ 50/50 marital laws.

Andrew Cabot, Kristin’s current husband, has remained silent. The couple’s $2.2 million home purchase in Rye, New Hampshire, in February 2025, and Kristin’s role as an advisory board member for Privateer Rum since 2020, indicate a stable marriage before the scandal. However, Thornby’s revelation has cast doubt on this timeline, with some X users questioning whether Andrew was aware of the affair. A post by (@RumRant) quipped, “Andrew Cabot’s rum empire vs. Andy Byron’s tech empire—Kristin’s got a type.” The physical resemblance between Andrew and Byron, noted by The Daily Beast, has added a surreal twist, with memes joking about Cabot’s “CEO look-alike fetish.”

Astronomer’s Crisis and Workplace Ethics

Astronomer’s response has been measured but incomplete. The company’s LinkedIn statement emphasized its “values and culture,” confirming Byron’s resignation and an ongoing investigation into Cabot. Her role as Chief People Officer, responsible for ethical workplace standards, has drawn scrutiny, especially given her now-deleted LinkedIn claim of “winning trust with employees of all levels.” Former employees on Reddit have called the affair an “open secret,” alleging a toxic culture under Byron. The recital revelations and cloud photo suggest a longer-term relationship that may have violated company policies, raising questions about accountability.

The vet connection and Thornby’s statement have further damaged Astronomer’s reputation, especially after its $93 million Series D funding round in May 2025. Investors are reportedly concerned about leadership stability, and the board’s silence on Cabot’s status has fueled criticism. One X user (@TechTea) wrote, “Astronomer’s HR chief sneaking her boss to her kid’s recitals? That’s not a scandal—that’s a soap opera.”

Privacy, Betrayal, and the Digital Age

Thornby’s revelation highlights the fragility of privacy in the digital era. The cloud photo, accessed via a shared account, underscores how personal data can resurface years later. The Kiss Cam, suite video, and vet post already eroded Cabot and Byron’s privacy, but Thornby’s public statement and the recital detail expose a deeply personal betrayal. X users have debated the ethics of Thornby’s disclosure, with some praising his honesty and others questioning its impact on their daughter. The vet’s post, “Some secrets have four legs but two hearts,” now seems prescient, tying together the tangled web of relationships.

The scandal’s viral spread—15 million Google searches for “Andy Byron” and “Kristin Cabot” in a week—reflects social media’s power to amplify private moments. Memes, including a fake Coldplay post about “sidepiece seating,” and AI-generated spoofs of Byron apologizing keep #ColdplayGate trending. Thornby’s claim has inspired new hashtags like #RecitalReveal, with users speculating about the cloud photo’s contents and whether it will leak.

A Scandal Rooted in Personal Spaces

Kenneth Thornby’s statement—that Kristin Cabot brought Andy Byron to their daughter’s recitals and that a cloud photo exposed their affair—has transformed #ColdplayGate into a story of personal betrayal that spans years. From the shared vet to Megan’s home visits to the recital audiences, Cabot’s proximity to the Byron family paints a picture of calculated deception. As Megan Kerrigan navigates public sympathy and a potential divorce, and Andrew Cabot remains silent, Thornby’s revelation underscores the collateral damage of infidelity. Astronomer faces a leadership crisis, and the internet continues to dissect every detail, proving that in 2025, no secret—whether in a cloud, a vet’s office, or a recital hall—stays hidden for long.