Kristin Cabot, the human resources executive at tech firm Astronomer, has resigned following a viral video showing her embracing the company’s CEO, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert.

This incident comes after Byron also stepped down from his position following an internal investigation.The moment occurred during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Frontman Chris Martin called for cameras to pan the crowd during his "Jumbotron Song," which captured Cabot and Byron in a compromising embrace.

Both individuals were initially caught on screen smiling and cuddling, but their expressions turned to shock as they realized they were being broadcast.Reacting to this unexpected moment, Cabot’s jaw dropped, and she spun away while Byron ducked out of view.

Martin humorously commented on the situation, stating that either they were having an affair or were extremely shy.The company later confirmed both individuals’ identities after the incident went viral.

Following the release of the video, Astronomer's social media profiles were updated to remove Cabot’s and Byron’s information, along with a press release from November announcing her hiring.Astronomer is a New York-based tech firm that specializes in data orchestration services for enterprise clients.

Despite their resignation, the viral moment has had an unexpected impact on Coldplay's music popularity.

Streaming numbers have surged by 20% since the incident due to increased exposure through social media platforms.