Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's cheating kiss cam moment has turned into a hilarious video game - Coldplay Canoodlers
Nillohit Bagchi | Jul 19, 2025, 15:48 IST
Highlight of the story: A game developer has turned the Coldplay kiss cam scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron into a viral video game. The game, called Coldplay Canoodlers, challenges players to spot Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot hiding in a crowd, turning the cheating scandal into hilarious interactive fun.
The Coldplay concert cheating scandal just got its own video game. In less than two days since the viral kiss cam moment exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot, a developer has launched Coldplay Canoodlers, a meme-worthy browser game that’s caught fire on social media.
The scandal broke out when Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were caught on the kiss cam during Coldplay’s concert in Boston. The two were seen holding each other closely before quickly pulling away as they noticed the camera. Chris Martin joked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” sending the crowd into laughter.
Social media detectives wasted no time identifying the duo, revealing they were both married to other people. The viral moment led the Astronomer to place both executives on leave while launching an internal investigation.
Amid all the chaos, a developer on X named songadayman created Coldplay Canoodlers, a ‘Where’s Waldo’ style game based on the scandal. The objective is simple: players have to scan an illustrated concert crowd to find the cartoon versions of Byron and Cabot locked in their infamous hug.
What makes the game fun is the timer. The faster you find them, the higher your score. It perfectly captures the ‘find the cheater’ vibe the internet was obsessed with when the clip first went viral. Within hours of releasing the first gameplay clip, the game blew up on social media. Players started sharing their scores, with some even crossing 110 points.
The developer said he “vibe-coded” the game in just two hours, but started the idea the previous evening. Known for making daily AI-generated songs, songadayman joked that he might auction off these viral games because of the overwhelming attention.
Thanks to the scandal, Coldplay Canoodlers became an instant hit, proving that the internet can turn even the most awkward public moments into clever, viral fun.
Following the viral incident, Astronomer has placed Andy Byron on administrative leave. The company released a statement on LinkedIn confirming an internal investigation. They emphasised their commitment to a respectable workplace culture and noted that appropriate steps will be taken based on the findings. This move aims to restore trust among employees and stakeholders as the scandal continues to unfold.
What happened at the Coldplay concert?
The scandal broke out when Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were caught on the kiss cam during Coldplay’s concert in Boston. The two were seen holding each other closely before quickly pulling away as they noticed the camera. Chris Martin joked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” sending the crowd into laughter.
Social media detectives wasted no time identifying the duo, revealing they were both married to other people. The viral moment led the Astronomer to place both executives on leave while launching an internal investigation.
Coldplay Canoodlers: The viral game inspired by Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot's kiss cam moment
Amid all the chaos, a developer on X named songadayman created Coldplay Canoodlers, a ‘Where’s Waldo’ style game based on the scandal. The objective is simple: players have to scan an illustrated concert crowd to find the cartoon versions of Byron and Cabot locked in their infamous hug.
What makes the game fun is the timer. The faster you find them, the higher your score. It perfectly captures the ‘find the cheater’ vibe the internet was obsessed with when the clip first went viral. Within hours of releasing the first gameplay clip, the game blew up on social media. Players started sharing their scores, with some even crossing 110 points.
The developer said he “vibe-coded” the game in just two hours, but started the idea the previous evening. Known for making daily AI-generated songs, songadayman joked that he might auction off these viral games because of the overwhelming attention.
Thanks to the scandal, Coldplay Canoodlers became an instant hit, proving that the internet can turn even the most awkward public moments into clever, viral fun.
Recent updates on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Head Kristin Cabot
Following the viral incident, Astronomer has placed Andy Byron on administrative leave. The company released a statement on LinkedIn confirming an internal investigation. They emphasised their commitment to a respectable workplace culture and noted that appropriate steps will be taken based on the findings. This move aims to restore trust among employees and stakeholders as the scandal continues to unfold.