Kristin Cabot, who went viral after being spotted with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert, is speaking out about the incident that turned her into an internet sensation.. Already separated from her husband at the time, Cabot revealed her estranged spouse was also at the concert. She says the viral backlash unfairly targeted her, with critics ignoring the context of her personal and professional relationships.. Kristin Cabot is now reclaiming her narrative, sharing her story publicly, and preparing to discuss the experience at PRWeek’s 2026 “Crisis Comms Conference.”. Kristin Cabot Reveals Estranged Husband Was At Viral Coldplay Concert. TikTok | Instaagraace. Kristin Cabot is sharing new details about the moment that turned her life upside down.. Speaking on “The Oprah Podcast,” Cabot revealed that she and her husband were already separated when the now-viral clip was filmed. But she also shared a surprising twist: her estranged husband, Andrew Cabot, happened to be at the same concert that night.. According to Cabot, her daughter texted her during the show to say they were both at the stadium. She admitted the thought briefly crossed her mind that running into him could make things awkward while she was there with Byron.. Still, she assumed the odds were low given the crowd of more than 50,000 people at Gillette Stadium.. Looking back, Cabot joked that bumping into him might have been preferable to what actually happened, appearing on the stadium’s jumbotron and quickly becoming a viral meme online.. Kristin Cabot Says Estranged Husband Knew About Relationship Before Viral Concert Moment: ‘He Knows We Socialized’. Facebook | Andrew Cabot. Despite the backlash on social media, where some labeled her a “homewrecker,” Cabot said the online criticism didn’t reflect the reality of her situation, explaining that her estranged husband was already aware of her relationship with Byron before the concert moment went viral.. “He [my ex] knows how closely Andy and I worked together,” she said, per People Magazine. “He knows we socialized — like got lunches and got drinks. It was fine.”. She added that her professional environment often involves building close working relationships.. “I’ve shared desks with the CEOs I’ve worked with,” she explained, “like it’s just a very close relationship. And so it didn’t matter.”. Cabot, who has since filed for divorce, later told The New York Times that she believed Byron was also in the process of separating from his wife at the time. Byron has not publicly addressed the situation and has since been seen with his wife.. The former HR chief has also maintained that her relationship with Byron was not sexual, saying the two only shared a kiss during the concert.. Kristin Cabot Slams Public Backlash Over Her Kiss Cam Moment. Facebook | Maud Cabot. While Byron has remained silent about the controversy, Cabot addressed the situation in several interviews late last
