What do Andy Byron and Sophie Rain have in common? Turns out, about $40,000!
Competing for one of the worst personal weeks in history, former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is continuing his reign as the Internet’s collective main character. Hot off the heels of “ColdplayGate,” the billionaire is experiencing an encore from his fateful concert performance. This one, however, does not include any of Coldplay’s top hits.
However, it does still include a Bop. That bop is Sophie Rain!
For those who have been living under a rock, Andy Byron was at the center of a scandal involving a seemingly innocent kiss-cam moment with his HR Chief. The pair, both married to other people, were caught canoodling live at a Coldplay concert. This very publicly outed them as having an affair, resulting in a social media firestorm.
In case you missed it, here is the video that spurred the latest Internet fallout:
@instaagraace trouble in paradise?? 👀 #coldplay #boston #coldplayconcert #kisscam #fyp ♬ original sound - grace
Money cannot solve everything, and it certainly cannot extinguish the flames licking their feet from their affair fallout. The CEO has found himself in yet another boiling hot pot of water now that his wife, Megan Kerrigan (Byron), leaked private messages the CEO would have most definitely preferred to keep quiet.
The dust had only just begun to settle as the Internet memes slowed, and headlines waned. This hilarious kiss-cam ordeal was just the beginning for the disgraced CEO. As #ColdplayGate cooled, another massive twist brewed that would send the Internet spiraling once again.
According to screenshots allegedly shared by Kerrigan, Byron was spending his time and money on OnlyFans star Sophie Rain. Byron had been using an app called Finsta to interact with the OnlyFans Creator. Screenshots were leaked showing that he had paid an alleged $40,000 for explicit video calls, among other communications with Rain.
In the OnlyFans world, we call that a “whale”!
Sophie Rain is a well-known content creator, gaining her fame while living in the influencer mansion we lovingly know as Bop House! The claimed virgin has become a hot ticket item, and is quite sought after. As rumors swirl about her alleged involvement in the brand-new scandal, Sophie remains mum on the subject.
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"I can not comment on who my clients and donors are, but this situation is crazy as it is. As a Christian, I don't condone this type of behavior," Rain said. The star does not disclose her donors, demonstrating restraint and compassion for her clients with an air of class.
Even as Sophie keeps the details close to her chest, she relents, “I am a huge fan of Coldplay. I'm glad this happened," she admitted. "Cheaters are the worst people on this planet.”
As the Internet slurps up the latest tea, Astronomer’s PR team is steadfast in their work. While the veracity of the new claims regarding Sophie Rain still seems somewhat murky, the fallout from ColdplayGate seems to have far-reaching implications, beyond what the affair initially foretold.
With the mounting backlash, Andy Byron has stepped down from his role of CEO at Astronomer, while his wife remains “holed up” in a $2.4 million home owned by the couple. Andy has yet to release any statements, and his affair partner remains employed as the HR Chief.
As the company continues its search for Byron’s replacement, they shared a statement acknowledging his departure, insisting that their leaders are expected to “set the standard in both conduct and accountability,” which is ultimately why Andy Byron chose to tender his resignation.
As speculation continues to grow out of control for the pair, the Internet mercilessly continues swirling with news of the fallout.
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