😱 “He Looks So Happy” – Chris Martin MOCKS Andy Byron After Divorce Drama From Coldplay Affair!
After a viral kiss cam exposed his affair, ex-CEO Andy Byron’s life fell apart—now Chris Martin’s taking shots! What did he say?

On July 16, 2025, a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, turned a private moment into a public spectacle when the jumbotron’s kiss cam caught Andy Byron, then-CEO of Astronomer, embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s chief people officer. Frontman Chris Martin’s quip, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy,” ignited a viral firestorm, with the TikTok video by concertgoer Grace Springer amassing over 74 million views. The scandal led to Byron’s resignation, Cabot’s exit, and reported strain on Byron’s marriage to Megan Kerrigan. A new claim suggests Martin mocked Byron, saying, “He looks so happy,” after Kerrigan allegedly divorced him over the affair. However, credible sources like BBC, Newsweek, and CBS News confirm no divorce or recent mockery by Martin, only his initial comment and a later jumbotron warning. This article explores Byron’s career, the kiss cam incident, its consequences, and the speculative claim of Martin’s mockery, separating fact from sensational rumor.

Andy Byron: A Tech Titan’s Downfall

Andy Byron, 50, became CEO of Astronomer, a New York-based DataOps and AI startup valued at $1.3 billion, in July 2023. A Providence College graduate with a 20-year tech career, he previously served as president of Lacework and grew Cybereason’s valuation to $1 billion. At Astronomer, Byron secured a $93 million Series D funding round in May 2025, backed by Bain Ventures and Salesforce Ventures, cementing its role in data orchestration for clients like Electronic Arts. He hired Kristin Cabot, 52, as chief people officer in November 2024, praising her “exceptional leadership” and “passion for fostering collaborative workplaces.”

Byron’s personal life seemed stable: married to Megan Kerrigan, an educator at Bancroft School, with three children, they lived in a $2.4 million Northborough mansion. The Coldplay incident upended this. Caught embracing Cabot, who was married to Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum, Byron faced affair allegations. Astronomer placed him on leave on July 18, and he resigned on July 19, with Cabot resigning by July 25. Kerrigan removed “Byron” from her social media and deactivated her Facebook account after receiving harassing comments, with reports suggesting she retreated to a $2.4 million Maine mansion.

The Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident

During Coldplay’s “Jumbotron Song” on July 16, the kiss cam panned to Byron and Cabot, who were cuddling, his arms around her waist. Realizing they were on the jumbotron, Byron ducked, exclaiming a profanity, while Cabot covered her face. Martin’s comment, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy,” followed by his later remark, “Oh s**t, I hope we didn’t do something bad,” fueled speculation. Springer’s TikTok video exploded, with internet sleuths identifying the pair as Astronomer executives. A TMZ clip allegedly showing them kissing earlier intensified affair rumors.

Astronomer responded on July 18 via LinkedIn, announcing a “formal investigation” and stating that “leaders are expected to set the standard in conduct and accountability.” Co-founder Pete DeJoy was named interim CEO, and the company debunked a fake apology from Byron quoting Coldplay’s “Fix You.” The scandal sparked 520,000 X posts and 2 million Google searches, with brands like Netflix and Nando’s posting memes. The Philadelphia Phillies parodied the moment with their mascot, Phillie Phanatic, on a jumbotron. The PR Breakdown podcast called it a “digital PR failure,” noting Byron’s ducking as a sign of guilt.

The Claim of Martin’s Mockery

The claim that Chris Martin mocked Byron with “He looks so happy” after Kerrigan divorced him lacks credible evidence. Sources like Fox News and The Sun report rumors of Byron considering a lawsuit against Coldplay for emotional distress and invasion of privacy, citing public humiliation. However, no outlet confirms a divorce or Martin making further comments beyond his initial quip and a later jumbotron warning at a Wisconsin concert on July 19, where he said, “If you haven’t done your makeup, do your makeup now,” to laughter. An X post claimed Martin referenced Byron’s divorce, but community notes clarified no such statement exists. Legal experts, including Ron Zambrano, dismissed Byron’s potential lawsuit, noting no expectation of privacy at a public concert with 65,000 attendees, where ticket terms disclose filming.

The “He looks so happy” claim may stem from misinterpretations of Martin’s Wisconsin remark or social media exaggeration. X posts, like one from @DigitalGal_X, amplified the scandal, with some claiming Byron’s wife and children “don’t want to see him again,” but these lack verification. Page Six reported Kerrigan’s social media changes, suggesting marital strain, but no divorce filing is confirmed. Martin’s reported response to lawsuit rumors—laughing off the idea as a lighthearted concert moment—further undermines claims of targeted mockery.

The Fallout: Personal and Corporate Turmoil

The scandal’s impact was swift. Byron and Cabot’s resignations followed intense scrutiny, with Astronomer emphasizing accountability. Kerrigan faced online harassment, with comments flooding her Facebook before she deactivated it. Unconfirmed reports suggest she moved out, with The Daily Mail noting “crisis talks” in Maine. Cabot, previously divorced in 2022, and her husband Andrew faced scrutiny over their $2.2 million New Hampshire home. Astronomer hired Gwyneth Paltrow, Martin’s ex-wife, for a satirical ad, with Paltrow stating, “Astronomer is the best place to run Apache Airflow,” aiming to shift focus.

Springer, the TikTok poster, told The Sun, “A part of me feels bad for turning their lives upside down, but play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” Social media reactions ranged from outrage—“I hope his wife divorces him and takes everything”—to sympathy for the families. A conspiracy theory suggesting Kerrigan orchestrated the exposure for a divorce settlement was dismissed as baseless. Astronomer’s interim CEO, Pete DeJoy, called the attention “surreal” but vowed to maintain client focus.

Separating Fact from Fiction

The claim that Martin mocked Byron with “He looks so happy” after a divorce is unsupported. Credible sources confirm only the viral video, resignations, and Kerrigan’s social media changes, not a divorce or further comments by Martin. Legal experts dismissed Byron’s lawsuit prospects, citing public event filming policies. X posts exaggerating Martin’s role or Byron’s personal losses lack verification, with community notes debunking unconfirmed quotes. The scandal’s real consequences—Byron’s job loss, public humiliation, and marital strain—stem from his actions with Cabot, not Martin’s quip, which was a spontaneous concert remark. The “He looks so happy” narrative appears to be a sensationalized fabrication, fueled by the internet’s appetite for drama.

Conclusion: A Viral Scandal, Not a Personal Vendetta

Andy Byron’s kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert turned a tech CEO into a global meme, costing him his career and straining his marriage. The unverified claim that Chris Martin mocked him post-divorce with “He looks so happy” distracts from the verified narrative: a workplace lapse exposed to millions. As Astronomer moves forward under Pete DeJoy, and the internet shifts to new stories, the focus should be on accountability and the fleeting nature of viral fame, not speculative taunts. To understand this saga, look to Astronomer’s statements and the social media frenzy, not unverified claims of mockery.