Coldplay Kiss-Cam Drama: Kristin Cabot'S Ex Spills They Were Already Split In Socal Style

Coldplay Kiss-Cam Chaos: The Separation Scoop

Just when you thought the Coldplay kiss-cam drama was fading faster than a Sunset Strip sunset, we’ve got a hot update straight outta the rumor mill. Kristin Cabot, the lady caught locking lips on the jumbotron at that infamous concert, might just deserve a big ol’ apology from the internet sleuths of SoCal and beyond. Turns out, she wasn’t exactly sneaking around behind her man’s back.

According to the latest tea, Kristin had already filed for divorce from her soon-to-be ex, Andrew Cabot, back on August 13 - way before the Coldplay show turned into a viral soap opera. A spokesperson for Andrew, who’s 61 and apparently cool as a Malibu breeze about it all, told PEOPLE that the couple had been ‘privately and amicably separated’ for weeks before the concert even happened.

They went on to say the divorce was in motion long before Kristin’s kiss-cam moment stole the spotlight. Andrew’s camp is now hoping this public filing shuts down the speculation faster than a rush hour on the 101, giving their family the privacy they’ve always craved in this LA-style media frenzy.

Behind the Names: A Billionaire Backstory

Now, let’s talk coincidences that could only happen in a Hollywood script. Kristin’s kiss-cam partner-in-crime is named Andy Byron - yeah, super close to her ex’s name, Andrew. And get this: Andrew, like Andy before the scandal broke, is the big boss CEO of Privateer Rum. Talk about a small world, even for the sprawling Cali coast.

Andrew’s roots dig deep into old money - we’re talking Boston Brahmin elite, with DailyMail reporting he’s tied to a family fortune rumored to be around $15 billion. That’s some serious Rodeo Drive-level cash. His statement vibes with what his former wife, Julia, spilled to the same outlet, saying she texted him the night the video blew up and he straight-up said, ‘Her life has nothing to do with me,’ confirming the split was already in play.

“I just hope everyone can move past the drama and respect our personal space - we’ve been done for a while,” Andrew reportedly told a close confidant, echoing his public statement.

The Moral Maze and Kristin’s Silence

Even with the separation news dropping like a bombshell at Coachella, there’s still a lingering question hotter than a Santa Ana wind. Did Andy Byron, who works with Kristin at Astronomer as the chief people officer, know she was technically still married when they got caught on camera? Kristin’s reaction in the viral clip has folks on socials buzzing with theories.

Meanwhile, Kristin’s team is quieter than a late-night drive through the Hollywood Hills. No word from her camp yet, and with no kids between her and Andrew - though he’s got two from a previous marriage - the personal stakes might be lower, but the public scrutiny sure ain’t.

Life After the Jumbotron Jolt

The aftermath of this kiss-cam catastrophe is messier than a Venice Beach boardwalk on a holiday weekend. Both Kristin and Andy Byron have stepped away from their gigs at Astronomer, with Andy’s wife, Megan, wiping her last name off Facebook before going full ghost mode on social media. The couple, who share two kids, reportedly saw Megan move out of their shared home, per DailyMail.

Fake statements from both parties have been floating around the internet like bad LA traffic rumors, but nothing official has come from either of them. Astronomer, trying to pivot harder than a skateboarder at Santa Monica Pier, brought in none other than Gwyneth Paltrow - yeah, Chris Martin’s ex - to do some damage control. In a video dropped after Byron’s exit, Gwyneth, 52, quipped, ‘I’ve been hired on a very temporary basis to speak for the 300-plus employees at Astronomer. We’re thrilled so many people have a newfound interest in data workflow automation.’ A source added that Gwyneth’s humor made it a no-brainer for her to step in.

Coldplay Keeps the Beat Going

As for Coldplay, they’re not letting this kiss-cam chaos rain on their parade - or their SoCal summer energy. Frontman Chris Martin is sticking to tradition, telling fans, ‘Life throws you lemons and you’ve got to make lemonade. So, we are going to keep doing it because we are going to meet some of you.’ He even gave a shout-out to a loyal fan who was at the infamous Boston gig, saying, ‘Thank you for coming again after that debacle.’

Whether you’re Team Kristin or just here for the popcorn-worthy drama, this scandal’s got more layers than a Cali burrito. Stick with us as we keep tabs on every twist and turn from Hollywood to Boston and back again.