A video of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot cozying up at a Coldplay concert has stirred more than just controversy, it has also driven a notable surge in adult content searches. According to a TMZ report, the video, which went viral for allegedly capturing an act of cheating, has triggered a sharp uptick in Pornhub searches for cheating-related categories.
Pornhub sees 19% jump in “cheating” and “affair” searches
Following the release of the concert clip, Pornhub registered a 19 percent increase in searches related to “cheating” and “affair” on July 17 compared to the previous day. Before the incident, such terms only saw an average growth of about two percent. Additional related phrases like “cheating couple,” “cheating husband,” “secret affair,” and “caught cheating” also saw spikes of 31, 29, 25, and 22 percent, respectively.
Viral office-themed adult videos gain traction
The report also identified specific adult video titles that have gained sudden popularity in the wake of the controversy. Among them were “Dirty Office Threesome,” “Office Babe HOTEL HOOKUP during professional BUSINESS TRIP,” and another video with a blackmail storyline involving a boss and an employee. All titles reflect a narrative echoing the office romance scandal that unfolded publicly.
What happened at the Coldplay concert?
The viral moment occurred at Coldplay’s Boston show, where the concert’s kiss cam unexpectedly captured Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot cuddling in the audience. The two, who are colleagues at Astronomer, were seen reacting awkwardly to the attention, with both attempting to dodge the camera.
Fallout from the public exposure
Andy Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, with whom he shares two children. Following the video’s release, Megan removed “Byron” from her social media handles and deactivated her Facebook account. Kristin Cabot, meanwhile, was previously married to Kenneth C. Thornby. The two reportedly separated in 2018 and finalized their divorce in 2022.
The incident has since become a trending topic online, sparking debates around workplace ethics, infidelity, and the role of viral content in shaping internet behavior.
