Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's 'Kiss Cam' incident with HR Head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert has exploded online, prompting a wave of fake apologies. Astronomer has confirmed that statements attributed to Byron and even Coldplay are hoaxes.

Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.

Some US$7.7 million were wagered on prediction markets over U.S. tech firm Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s resignation after a viral video exposed his alleged affair with the company’s HR chief Kristin Cabot.