Astronomer CEO 'Kiss Cam' scandal: PornHub reveals searches topping on its website after the scandal
The viral 'kiss cam' scandal involving Astronomer CEO Any Byron and company's HR head — Kristin Cabot has now resulted in an unexpected and unusual turn. After the viral scandal the searches on adult entertainment website PornHub witnessed a significant spike. According to an online report, PornHub has confirmed that the searches for 'cheating' and 'affair' spiked by 19% after the incident. Astronomer CEO and company's HR head were caught in a 'kiss cam' moment at a Coldplay concert. The moment captured showed Byron in an intimate embrace with Cabot. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin also quipped, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.'
Searches on Pornhub increase after the Astronomer CEO 'Kiss Cam' scandal
As reported by TMZ, Pronhub confirmed that after the viral 'Kiss Cam' scandal, people started searching for content on 'cheating' and 'affair'. The adult entertainment website revealed that the searches spiked by 19% after the incident. Apart from this, people were also searching keywords like 'cheating husband', 'cheating couple', 'caught cheating' and 'office sex'. The searches by with these keywords witnessed a rise of 20%.
'We've also learned three titles people are especially interested in ... "Dirty Office Threesome," "Office Babe HOTEL HOOKUP during professional BUSINESS TRIP" and -- the very descriptively titled -- "I f**k my boss in the office and record him so he will raise my salary or his wife will find out!', reported TMZ.
Astronomer board starts investigation after Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' moment
Astronomer has announced that the company is not starting an investigation after the viral 'Kiss Cam' moment captured during the ColdPlay concert. The company has also issued a statement on X which mentions that the board of directors have started a formal investigation.
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'Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly. Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event and no other employees were in the video. Andy Byron has not put out any statement, reports saying otherwise are all incorrect,' the company said in a statement shared on X.
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