Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has stepped down from his position after a seconds-long clip of him getting close to HR specialist Kristin Cabot went viral at a Coldplay concert. The pair were seen looking horrified as they realized they’d been spotted by the Kiss Cam, with Chris Martin quipping that either they were having an affair or just really shy.
Byron has since told Cosmopolitan UK that he’s stepped down from his position. However, fake viral apologies and a manufactured statement from his wife, Megan, have surfaced online. A TikToker posing as Byron’s daughter, @ThatMarinagirll, has also been creating videos about the scandal, claiming to be “reconnecting with life after her dad’s affair makes national news.”
But the account’s credibility was called into question when it shared a fourth video appearing to be an advertisement for Triips.com. The account has since reverted to private, and it’s believed that Byron and his wife don’t actually have a daughter.
Experts say the TikToker may have tapped into the online drama to profit from the followers they amassed under false pretences. Neither of the Byrons or Cabot has made a public statement on the incident, leaving many wondering what’s next for the couple and their employees.
Source: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a65487745/andy-byrons-daughter-tiktok