Captured embracing on the Jumbotron while Chris Martin performed his “Jumbotron Song,” Byron had his arms wrapped around Cabot as she leaned into him. Upon noticing themselves on the screen, Cabot covered her face while Byron ducked out of sight. Martin humorously remarked, “Oh look at these two. Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy.”
Social media rapidly erupted with speculation, and attention soon shifted to a third individual featured in the clip — Alyssa Stoddard, another employee of Astronomer.
Stoddard, who is reportedly the Senior Director of People, joined Astronomer in January 2025. Her LinkedIn profile indicates previous positions at Proofpoint, ObserveI, and Little Sparks Project. Just last week, Cabot elevated her to her current position.
Numerous viewers observed that Stoddard’s reaction appeared significant — as if she was already aware of the rumored relationship between Byron and Cabot.
“She’s the recent hire who just got a promotion,” one comment remarked.
Another added, “She’s cute with a great smile – supposedly in HR and a direct report to the woman on the screen.”
A third commenter speculated, “She was the loud, feminist friend advocating for it all.”
Others hinted at a more complex narrative: “When it comes out that this lady is best friends with the wife… that may be the bigger drama.”
The unfolding drama continues to capture attention online.
