Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was placed on leave, the company said on X, after a viral video that appeared to show him embracing the company's HR chief.

Astronomer's new CEO is speaking out about the Coldplay concert kiss cam controversy, admitting the viral video has raised brand awareness for the tech firm.

After former CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were caught embracing on Coldplay's kiss cam, the interim head of the company says the fallout isn't all bad.

Astronomer's interim CEO, Pete DeJoy, said in an update that the startup had "received a level of media attention that few companies" ever encounter.

"The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name,” said cofounder Pete DeJoy.

Loose Women's Brenda Edwards questioned "what are you saying" as the panel got into a heated discussion over the alleged "affair" video that went viral. During Monday's (21st July) instalment, Chantel White led the panel as she was joined by Katie Piper, Janet Street-Porter and Brenda Edwards in the studio.

Coldplay kiss cam subject Andy Byron has resigned from tech company Astronomer, but his legacy lives on from the concert stage.