What if a simple hug at a concert could lead to a corporate scandal? That’s exactly what happened when Kristin Cabot, a high-ranking HR executive at Astronomer, was filmed embracing her CEO, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert, leading to a whirlwind of resignations and viral fame.

Kristin Cabot, an executive at the tech company Astronomer, who was caught on camera sharing a surprising embrace with CEO Andy Byron during a Coldplay concert, has stepped down from her position. This dramatic turn of events follows Byron’s own resignation after being placed on leave pending an investigation into unspecified issues.

The incident, which took place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, escalated when singer Chris Martin invited the audience to participate by scanning the crowd for his “Jumbotron Song.” In a moment that would quickly become a viral sensation, Cabot and Byron were caught on the big screen embracing and laughing. But the fun quickly turned to shock for Cabot, whose jaw dropped as she realized they were being filmed. She instinctively covered her face and turned away, while Byron ducked out of sight, creating a moment that would soon flood social media feeds with memes and parodies.

Chris Martin humorously remarked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” as the clip spread like wildfire across the internet. Initially, their identities were not immediately known, but that didn’t last long; internet detectives quickly uncovered who they were, leading to a flurry of online commentary.

Following the uproar, both Cabot and Byron’s profiles were removed from Astronomer’s website, alongside a November press release that previously announced Cabot's hiring. The tech firm, which specializes in data organization for major corporations, had been relatively low-profile until this incident thrust it into the spotlight.

Interestingly, the buzz around the viral video also had an unexpected effect on Coldplay’s music, as online streams of their songs reportedly soared by 20% in the days following the incident, according to analytics from Luminate. It seems that a little drama can go a long way in the digital age!