In an escalating controversy that began with a viral moment at a Coldplay concert, former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is now accused of spending more than $250,000 on OnlyFans subscriptions, custom content, and video calls with several creators, including influencer Sophie Rain.
The claims, reported by media outlet The Blast, add fuel to the fire following Byron’s recent resignation over an on-camera display of affection with the company’s HR chief.
The allegations surfaced days after Byron, 50, stepped down from his role at Astronomer. Brazilian model and OnlyFans co-founder Camilla Araujo revealed details of Byron’s purported expenditures, stating that she had seen receipts totaling a quarter-million dollars.
“We’re talking a quarter million in sub fees, custom content and video calls — not just with Sophie, with multiple girls,” Araujo told The Blast. She added that many of the creators involved were linked to her influencer house, Bop House.
andy byron allegedly spent $250k on o.f. content. this supposedly included up to $40k on video calls with a 23-year-old model named sophie rain. she would not confirm or deny if this was true, as she said she doesn't disclose her donors. pic.twitter.com/aUnv0e9tXU
— Hot Takes Nobody Asked For (@HotTakesNobody) August 8, 2025
Araujo also claimed to have contacted Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, offering support amid the revelations. “I told her she’s not alone… I even invited her to come down to Miami to clear her mind,” she said.
Central to the new claims are leaked private messages allegedly shared by Kerrigan, which show Byron using a secret Instagram account—referred to as a “finsta”—to coordinate explicit video calls with 23-year-old Sophie Rain.
One exchange reportedly included Byron confirming his marital status, to which Rain replied, “All good. Most guys I talk to are married,” followed by, “Okay, call me in 5 mins [winky face].”
Rain, who has a significant following on social media under the handle @sophierain
, declined to verify Byron as a client but addressed the situation publicly. “As a Christian, I don’t condone this kind of behaviour… I’m here for his wife if she needs someone to talk to,” she stated.
The scandal traces back to July 16, when a video from Coldplay’s concert captured Byron and Astronomer’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot, 52, cuddling during the band’s “jumbotron” kiss cam segment.
“I’m willing to be accountable… but how dare you film me cheating on my wife even though I literally signed a media release when I bought these tickets.”
The audacity of Andy Byron is hilarious.
This Astronomer CEO got caught cuddling his HR chief on the Coldplay kiss cam and… pic.twitter.com/HBo96gdtPk
— Kyree (@Kyreeoliver) July 17, 2025
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin commented on the moment, saying, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” which quickly went viral and sparked widespread online backlash. Both Byron and Cabot, who were married to others at the time, resigned shortly after.
Astronomer issued a statement confirming the departures, emphasizing expectations for leadership: “Our leaders are expected to set the standard… that standard was not met.”
Byron has not publicly responded to the latest allegations, and representatives for Astronomer have not commented further. The case highlights growing scrutiny over personal conduct in corporate leadership, blending elements of social media, celebrity culture, and workplace ethics. As details continue to emerge, the story has captivated audiences on platforms like X, where images from the concert and related discussions have circulated widely.
