The “ColdplayGate” saga, which brought down Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, has taken yet another astonishing turn, as reports surface alleging the tech executive spent a staggering $40,000 on explicit video calls with OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain. The bombshell claims, purportedly backed by leaked private messages, paint a picture of Byron’s personal life unraveling even further, transforming a public affair into a full-blown digital spectacle.
The new allegations, widely circulating on social media platforms like X, Instagram, and TikTok, claim that Byron engaged in sexually explicit video calls with Sophie Rain, a prominent adult content creator. The most explosive detail comes from screenshots purportedly leaked by Byron’s estranged wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, revealing messages exchanged on a “secretive messaging app known as Finsta.”
One alleged exchange, now viral, shows Byron reportedly telling Rain, “All good. Most guys I talk to are married,” to which Rain allegedly replied, “Okay, call me in 5 mins [winky face].” While these screenshots remain unverified by independent sources, their widespread circulation has ignited a fresh wave of public outrage and mockery aimed at the disgraced CEO.
The alleged OnlyFans scandal adds a new layer of complexity and embarrassment to Byron’s already tarnished public image. Just weeks ago, he was the subject of global headlines after being caught on a “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert in Boston, intimately embracing Kristin Cabot, his Chief People Officer at Astronomer. That incident led to his immediate resignation from the CEO role and a reported multi-million dollar divorce filing from Megan Kerrigan Byron.
For her part, Sophie Rain has addressed the burgeoning controversy, albeit vaguely. In an exclusive statement to The Blast, she said, “I cannot comment on who my clients and donors are, but this situation is crazy as it is. As a Christian, I don’t condone this type of behaviour.” However, she also expressed a degree of satisfaction at Byron’s public exposure, adding, “I’m glad this happened. Cheaters are the worst people on this planet. I applaud Chris Martin for integrating this into his show.” Rain also offered support to Byron’s wife, stating, “I am here for his wife if she needs a friend through these times.”
The alleged $40,000 expenditure on an adult content creator has sparked a fresh wave of memes and derisive comments online, with users quipping, “Bro cashed in his 401(k) for feet pics,” and “OnlyFans? More like OnlyFired.” The sheer scale of the alleged spending has particularly fueled public fascination and incredulity.
Andy Byron has remained completely silent since the “ColdplayGate” scandal broke, offering no public statements regarding either the alleged affair with Kristin Cabot or the new OnlyFans allegations. His LinkedIn profile was reportedly deactivated after the “kiss cam” video went viral. Kristin Cabot has also maintained silence and remains on leave from Astronomer, though she is still listed on the company’s leadership page.
The ongoing saga of Andy Byron’s downfall continues to captivate the public, evolving from a corporate ethics dilemma into a multi-layered drama that includes marital breakdown, alleged online adult entertainment consumption, and the relentless scrutiny of the internet. For the former tech titan, the “ColdplayGate” appears to be the gift that keeps on giving – to online content creators and a public eager for the next shocking revelation.