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.

Cabot and Byron were captured in a second video clip smooching and engaging in PDA prior to their viral jumbotron moment.

Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon was placed on leave, a company spokesperson told PEOPLE. Earlier this week, a couple was caught on camera together during a Coldplay concert, prompting singer Chris Martin to joke about them having an "affair.