In a devastating turn of events that continues to shock both the tech world and the wider public, Megan Kerrigan Byron, wife of disgraced Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, has been hospitalized after collapsing in the wake of learning about her husband’s affair with public relations executive Kristin Cabot. Just one hour ago, sources close to the family confirmed that Megan had suffered an emotional breakdown and fainted after being confronted with new evidence proving the long-rumored affair between Andy and Kristin was not only true, but had been going on for months behind her back.
According to eyewitnesses present at the Kerrigan family’s private residence in Palo Alto, Megan was reportedly sitting in the living room when one of her close friends presented her with undeniable proof — including text messages, hotel receipts, and photos — clearly showing Andy and Kristin together at intimate locations. What followed was a scene described by one source as “an eruption of disbelief, heartbreak, and fury.” Megan reportedly screamed, threw her wedding ring across the room, and shouted, “So it’s true? He loved her all along?” before clutching her chest and collapsing to the floor.
She was rushed immediately to Stanford Hospital by her sister and a family friend, where she was admitted under close observation. A spokesperson for the hospital released a brief statement saying Megan was “conscious and stable” but had suffered a severe panic attack that led to fainting and signs of acute emotional distress. Doctors are continuing to monitor her for signs of stress-related complications, including elevated heart rate, severe dehydration, and mental exhaustion. According to family insiders, this is not the first time Megan has experienced extreme anxiety related to her marriage, but never before has it reached such a critical level.
The public sympathy has been immense. Thousands of people across social media platforms have flooded Megan’s accounts with messages of support, calling her a “brave woman in an impossible situation.” The hashtags #PrayForMegan and #StayStrongMegan are currently trending on X and Instagram, with users expressing heartbreak and outrage over the betrayal she’s suffered. “This isn’t just a scandal,” one user tweeted. “This is the emotional destruction of a woman who gave everything to a man who gave his heart to someone else.”
The scandal began unraveling just days ago, when a now-viral Kisscam video showed Andy Byron kissing a young woman at a Coldplay concert. While the woman’s identity was initially concealed, internet sleuths soon linked her to Kristin Cabot, a well-known PR executive and former communications consultant for Byron’s previous ventures. Since then, multiple witnesses and private messages have surfaced confirming that their relationship was far from platonic. What’s more, insiders now claim that Kristin and Andy had been involved since last year, frequently traveling together under the guise of work trips and even sharing hotel rooms during tech conferences.
Megan’s reaction today was reportedly triggered not just by the betrayal itself, but by the depth and duration of the deception. “She thought maybe it was a one-time mistake,” said a close friend of the couple. “But to find out that Andy had an entire secret relationship with a woman he never mentioned — that shattered her.”
Sources say Megan had once suspected Kristin might be too close to Andy, especially after seeing flirty interactions between them at a holiday party two years ago. But whenever she brought it up, Andy allegedly dismissed her concerns, calling her “jealous” and “paranoid.” The gaslighting, according to those close to her, added an extra layer of psychological abuse to the betrayal, leaving Megan in a state of emotional confusion for months.
Now, as she recovers in the hospital, questions swirl about what’s next for the Byron family. Legal experts believe Megan may soon pursue divorce, especially given the public humiliation and the emerging claims of workplace misconduct involving her husband. A source familiar with the matter said Megan has already contacted an attorney and is considering filing for full custody of their two children, ages 7 and 10.
Meanwhile, Andy Byron has yet to release any public statement regarding either the affair or his wife’s hospitalization. Kristin Cabot, too, has gone silent — her social media accounts have either been locked or deleted, and her PR firm has refused to comment on the matter. The silence is only fueling more anger from the public, who demand accountability and transparency.
Some are even turning their ire on Astronomer’s board of directors, accusing them of protecting Byron while ignoring the human wreckage left in his personal wake. Shareholders are calling for his permanent removal, citing not only ethical misconduct but the emotional toll his actions have taken on those closest to him.
As Megan Kerrigan Byron lies in a hospital bed tonight, her world torn apart, one thing is clear: this is not just a tabloid affair. It’s a brutal unraveling of trust, dignity, and family. And as the truth continues to spill out, the consequences — emotional, legal, and professional — are far from over.
