An alleged twisted ‘apology’ believed to have been penned by Astronomer CEO Andy Byron surfaced online after he was inadvertently outed in a what is now being called a ‘cheating’ scandal at a Coldplay concert. Reports of the New York-based software firm’s boss issuing a statement (or two) have consumed the Internet. But, is this so-called sorry note even real?

Though married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, the business mogul has since risen to an ill-famed popularity status in the wake of the video that captured him canoodling with the company’s HR officer Kristin Cabot at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. As soon as the pair realised that their supposed little secret had made it to the jumbotron, they immediately tried to cover their tracks. The failed attempt to included Cabot covering her face and turning her back to the camera, while Byron instantly ducked low to erase his presence from the scene.

Even Chris Martin quipped about how he had possibly caught the Astronomer execs red-handed, saying, “Oh look at these two. Either they are having an affair or they’re just really shy.”

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Is Andy Byron’s apology real?

Given the insensitive and borderline arrogant tone of the message, netizens couldn’t help but question Byron further while he’s already battling speculations of infidelity tainting his character and reputation. Nonetheless, several posts plugging the statement on X were soon accompanied by ‘Community Notes’ leaning into the inauthenticity of the message.

“This is a fake press release,” read the X notes. The statement in question was pushed out by an account that goes by the alias ‘Peter Enis CBS News.’ It is now believed that the admin behind the page simply cashed in on the opportunity, having originally been masqueraded as a parody account on the social media platform.

Alluding to the official CBS News Team page on the network’s website, the X notes further established, “Peter Enis does not exist at CBS News. Until earlier today, this account was listed as a parody. This changed deliberately to mislead.” The message also highlighted that more proof was found in the alleged email ID associated with the not-so-real Peter Enis, “Penis@cbsnews.com,” — another ploy to turn the whole thing into a joke.

Much later, the person running the account appeared to come clean about it. “Well guys, i’ve been caught. The report is fake..My wang is only nine inches, not 10,” they wrote on X. “But thank you to all who made today so funny. I’m glad you all enjoyed the Fix You lyric at the end. I debated on that one.. Best, P.Enis.” In yet another follow-up message, they added, “I’ll be back (wink emoji).”

Even Taylor Jones of Astronomer debunked the message going around online. The spokesperson confirmed to Men’s Journal that the note claiming Byron apologised for a “deeply personal mistake” is “not a real statement.”

A second statement, as seen in a fake screenshot from the Astronomer X page, is also making waves on the platform, so beware.

What did the alleged Andy Byron statement after Coldplay concert fiasco say?

Consequently, screenshots of a “Statement from CEO Andy Byron” took over the platform X. Therein, the tech boss allegedly writes, “I want to acknowledge the moment that’s been circulating online, and the disappointment it’s caused.”

“What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake play-out out on a very public stage. I want to sincerely apologise to my wife, my family, and my team at Astronomer. You deserve better from me as a partner, as a father, and as a leader,” he added.

He supposedly went on to explain his side of the story, “This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build. I’m taking time to reflect, take accountability, and figure out the next steps, personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate that process.”

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Until he pointed the proverbial gun at one of the most beloved bands in the world and its lead singer. Blaming them for the whole ordeal, he continued, “I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent. I respect artists and entertainers, but I hope we can all think more deeply about the impact of turning someone else’s life into a spectacle.”

“As a friend once sang: ‘Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you,” he concluded the statement.

How the Internet reacted to the fake apology

Netizens didn’t keep quiet once the fake statement surfaced online. Fully believing it to be an authentic admission, the Internet pointed the pitchforks back at him. Holding him responsible for his actions, people called the Astronomer CEO out for attacking the band in a tone-deaf and insensitive statement, which he basically never wrote.

“Blaming Coldplay because you were hugging your side piece AT A PUBLIC EVENT is beyond messed up. That man is immature, and it shows. Andy Byron, I hope your wife gets a hefty cheque in the divorce. Fix you? Nah, f- -k you,” someone wrote on X.

Another wrote, “What a douchebag. CEO Andy Byron blaming Coldplay for his irresponsible and disrespectful indiscretion, instead of owning his philandering ways.” A third person chimed in, “Imagine CEO #AndyByron being not only bold enough to have an affair, and ruthless enough to have his mistress in a public setting, but then getting upset at the cameraman for (checks notes)… doing his job, which got him caught up, and then playing victim. Ain’t sh*t behaviour!”

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Yet another user called out his move to include Coldplay lyrics in his so-called apology note. “Andy Byron could take a page from Benjamin Franklin “Never ruin an apology with an excuse”. Ending an apology for this scale of scandal with lyrics is wild,” they tweeted.

Someone added, “If you’re going to cheat, maybe don’t turn a Coldplay concert into your own personal soap opera in front of 65,000 strangers — unless your goal is to get caught and humiliate everyone involved. Andy Byron’s “apology” is just damage control for a stunt that screams reckless arrogance and disrespect — to his wife, family, and everyone who trusted him as a CEO. Actions have consequences, and this public spectacle just shattered whatever credibility he had left.”