Astronomer statement is finally here. It says that the viral apology allegedly written by Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is fake, a media report said. He was seen in a romantic moment with HR chief Kristin Cabot on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Astronomer has officially denied the authenticity of the statement, calling it fabricated, the report said.Astronomer Dismisses Viral Statement as Fake
Astronomer, an artificial intelligence firm based in New York, has stated that a supposed apology from CEO Andy Byron is false, as per a New York Post report. The statement began circulating on social media after a video of Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert became popular. In the video, the two were caught on the kiss cam in a close moment.
The video went viral, with over 50 million views and millions of likes on TikTok. Viewers speculated about their relationship when both quickly reacted in a panicked manner. Chris Martin, Coldplay’s lead singer, was seen reacting to the pair, initially commenting positively but then joking, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
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Astronomer CEO Fake Statement References Coldplay Lyrics
The false statement appeared online late Thursday. It included emotional language and ended with a line from Coldplay’s 2005 song Fix You: “Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.”
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The statement included lines apologizing to Byron’s wife and children. It also criticized the public for sharing the moment from the concert. The text read, “I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent.”Also Read: Kristin Cabot and Kenneth C. Thornby Divorce: Here’s big revelation about couple’s marital status and children
Social Media Detectives Spot Red Flags in Statement
A social media user on X (formerly Twitter) exposed irregularities with the origin of the post. The statement came from an account named “Peter Enis,” a possible joke alias. The user also pointed out that the account had only 50 followers and falsely included “CBS News” in its username, suggesting a misleading attempt to appear credible.
This led many to believe the post was intentionally created to stir public reaction or mimic a media source.
Astronomer Confirms Statement Is Not Real
The statement is not from Andy Byron and is entirely fake, Astronomer told the media outlet. The company clarified that neither Byron nor Kristin Cabot has made any public comment on the incident. They also confirmed that they have not issued any official statement on the Coldplay video.
The company’s official social media pages have remained inactive since the incident became public. There has been no confirmation on whether the company plans to respond publicly or take further steps regarding the video or the fake apology.
Andy Byron Apology Went Viral but Was Fabricated
The fake apology spread quickly on social media. Many believed it to be real due to its emotional tone and connection to Coldplay lyrics. But Astronomer has made it clear that the post is not genuine. The firm is now dealing with both the fallout from the concert incident and the spread of misinformation.FAQs
Did Andy Byron write the apology shared online after the Coldplay concert video?
No, the apology is fake. Astronomer confirmed Byron did not write or post the viral statement.
Has Astronomer taken any official action about the Coldplay kiss cam incident?
No, Astronomer has not issued any formal statement or update since the video went viral.