What started as a romantic moment on a concert screen has now rocked a US tech firm.
During a Coldplay show at Gillette Stadium, two concertgoers were caught swaying and hugging on the big screen.
But when they realized they were live for thousands to see, they ducked awkwardly out of view.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin didn’t let the moment pass, joking, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.”
That offhand remark—and the clip that followed—set the internet ablaze.
Soon after, rumors swirled online: Were the pair top executives at the tech firm Astronomer?
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The speculation gained steam, leading the company to confirm on Friday that its CEO, Andy Byron, had been placed on leave.
No names were confirmed in the video, but online sleuths linked Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot to the viral moment.
Astronomer issued a statement, saying it had launched an internal investigation.
It reminded the public, “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.”
Pete DeJoy, co-founder and product head, is stepping in as interim CEO.
It’s still unclear if it was a workplace romance—or just a painfully shy dance. Either way, the internet isn’t letting go anytime soon.
