What was Andy Byron's wife Megan Kerrigan's reaction? This is what she did on social media

Kiss cams and spider cams often make people and overnight celebrities, be it cricket matches or popular band concerts, but all the time, this attention does not come as a positive response. That’s exactly what happened when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was captured embracing colleague and HR chief Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert, and this is making rounds on social media, amassing millions of views, shares, and comments worldwide.

Amid the ongoing row, Megan Kerrigan Byron, who is the wife of tech CEO Andy Byron, finds herself forced into an unwelcome reality show of public opinion. And as social media buzzes, Megan’s quiet life has been disrupted.

Megan Kerrigan Byron is a low‑key educator and mother who works at the Bancroft School in Massachusetts. Born and raised on the East Coast, she served as an Associate Director of Lower School and Admissions for the Hope Graham Program, which supports students with language‑based learning differences. She is married to Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron and has two children with him.

Soon after the Kiss Cam video of her husband went viral, Megan removed “Byron” from her Facebook name and then deleted the account entirely as reported by Page Six. This sudden retreat suggests she’s distancing herself from public scrutiny and unwanted comments, preserving privacy during a turbulent moment.

So far, neither Andy Byron nor Kristin Cabot has publicly commented on the viral moment. Even Astronomer, which is a fast growing tech company, they both work for, has stayed completely silent. But people on social media are commenting that even a short, awkward moment like this one on a “kiss cam” could lead to serious consequences for both their careers.

Strangers flooded Megan’s remaining social media posts with empathy. Messages like “you don’t deserve this” and “sorry for the wife” showed up on the viral video that is being circulated online.

Amid the ongoing controversy, Cabot’s old LinkedIn post has also come under limelight, she said, “I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants.” About seven months ago, she also mentioned in a post, “I have been energized in my conversations with Andy Byron and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here, including aiding our employees’ career development.”

At the time, Byron himself praised her, saying she’s “a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies,” and that “her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.”