A tech company whose boss was filmed hugging a colleague at a Coldplay concert has said a purported statement from him expressing remorse is fake.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned after a video of him sharing cozy moments with HR Head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert went viral. The board appointed co-founder Pete DeJoy as interim CEO. Cabot continues as Chief People Officer while the company seeks Byron's replacement.

"Anybody in here with their side chick or whatever, I think you're safe here," the country music star told the crowd during his concert Friday.

Andy Byron, who has found himself at the center of a social media firestorm over a Coldplay concert video, was the CEO of a tech company named Astronomer. On July 19, the company announced that Byron has resigned in the wake of the scandal.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was seen cozying up with company HR head Kristin Cabot at the Coldplay concert, sparking affair rumours.

Coldplay wants no further involvement in the Astronomer CEO/HR boss saga after accitendally outing the cheaters.