Megan Kerrigan has removed ‘Byron’ from her Facebook name following a viral video showing her husband, Andy Byron, with a colleague at a Coldplay concert. The move has fuelled speculation of marital discord, with widespread online support pouring in for Megan.

 

Megan Kerrigan Drops ‘Byron’ from Facebook Amid Coldplay Scandal Involving Husband Andy Byron

 

The fallout from the recent scandal surrounding Andy Byron, CEO of aerospace startup Astronomer, appears to be spilling over into his personal life.

Just days after Byron was seen smiling and dancing at a Coldplay concert—amidst serious allegations of workplace abuse from his former employees—online users noticed that his wife, Charlotte, had quietly removed “Byron” from her social media profiles.

The change, first spotted late Monday evening, immediately set off speculation about potential tensions within the family as pressure continues to mount on the embattled CEO.

On platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn, Charlotte—previously listed under “Charlotte Byron”—is now simply using her maiden name.

While she hasn’t released any statement or comment, the timing of the edit has raised eyebrows, especially given the intense scrutiny her husband is currently facing.

 

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Andy Byron, 47, became the center of controversy last week after photos and videos showed him laughing and dancing at a Coldplay show at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles.

What might have been a harmless night out quickly turned into a PR nightmare once former colleagues began speaking out publicly, accusing him of toxic and abusive leadership during his time at a previous tech company.

Several former employees described him as “intimidating” and “manipulative,” claiming he often lashed out during meetings and created an environment ruled by fear.

One ex-engineer recalled being publicly humiliated by Byron during a project review, while another said the CEO’s “volatile” mood swings kept the entire team on edge.

In the wake of these revelations, the Coldplay concert footage didn’t sit well with many.

The stark contrast between Byron’s public joy and the emotional weight of the allegations gave the impression, some critics argue, that he was indifferent to the pain he allegedly caused.

Social media exploded with criticism, with users accusing him of flaunting privilege and evading accountability.

 

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Now, with his wife distancing herself online—intentionally or not—the scandal has taken on an even more personal dimension.

While some speculate that the name change could be a simple privacy decision or a preemptive move to shield herself and their children from the media frenzy, others interpret it as a subtle sign of discord within their marriage.

“Removing a name may seem small,” one user wrote in a trending Reddit thread, “but in situations like this, it’s loud without saying a word.”

Charlotte has largely stayed out of the spotlight throughout Byron’s rise in the startup world, though she has occasionally appeared in Astronomer-related posts and events.

Known for her philanthropic interests and low-key lifestyle, she has often been seen as a calming contrast to her husband’s more intense business persona.

The couple have two young children and are believed to reside in the Pasadena area, not far from Astronomer’s main headquarters.

 

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Meanwhile, inside Astronomer, employees are reportedly shaken by the situation. An internal email leaked last week acknowledged “ongoing reviews related to concerns about leadership culture at previous organizations,” which many interpreted as a veiled reference to Byron.

Though the company stopped short of directly naming him or outlining any disciplinary steps, sources say there’s growing pressure on the board to launch an independent investigation and take a firmer stance.

As of now, neither Andy Byron nor Astronomer has publicly addressed the social media shift by Charlotte. Byron has remained silent since the initial wave of allegations, and the company’s leadership page still lists him as CEO.

However, the silence is growing louder by the day, with investors, employees, and the public all watching closely for signs of accountability—or further unraveling.

The situation raises broader questions about how personal lives intersect with public controversies, especially when those at the center hold positions of power. For many, Charlotte’s quiet decision to drop the Byron name speaks volumes.

Whether it signals a deeper rift behind closed doors or simply a protective measure in turbulent times, it adds yet another layer of intrigue to a scandal that shows no signs of fading.

 

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