Viral Coldplay ‘kiss’ scandal sparks surge in adult website searches for ‘cheating’
The unexpected on-camera kiss between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s HR head Kristin Cabot has now sparked more than just office chatter, it’s driven a sharp spike in adult content searches online. According to reports, PornHub noted a notable rise in terms linked to infidelity and workplace affairs.
Online searches surge after viral concert clip
According to a report by TMZ, PornHub confirmed that searches for terms such as ‘cheating’ and ‘affair’ surged by 19 percent following the incident. The platform also observed a 20 percent spike in related keywords including ‘cheating husband’, ‘cheating couple’, ‘caught cheating’, and ‘office sex’. The increase is being linked directly to the public’s curiosity after the concert footage made headlines.
The footage in question, captured during Coldplay’s live performance, showed Byron and Cabot sharing an intimate moment on the stadium’s big screen. Chris Martin, the band’s frontman, light-heartedly commented during the show, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
Astronomer responds with Internal review
In response to the public reaction, Astronomer released an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), announcing that the company’s board had begun a formal inquiry.
“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,” the company stated.
It continued, “The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly. Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event and no other employees were in the video. Andy Byron has not put out any statement, reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.”