Wed Apr 30 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## B.J. Novak’s New Relationship Sparks Outrage Among Devoted “Office” Fans
**Los Angeles, CA** – B.J. Novak, known for his role as Ryan Howard on *The Office*, has found himself at the center of a fan frenzy following the revelation of his relationship with comedy content creator Delaney Rowe. The news, initially reported by gossip outlets, has ignited a surprising backlash from a segment of the show’s intensely loyal fanbase.
For years, fans have speculated about a romantic connection between Novak and his *Office* co-star Mindy Kaling, fueled by their on-screen chemistry and continued close friendship off-screen. While both actors have acknowledged a past relationship, the enduring closeness between them, including Novak’s presence in Kaling’s family life, has led some fans to believe their connection extends beyond platonic.
This deeply entrenched “BJ/Mindy” shipper community has reacted with considerable negativity to Novak’s new relationship. Rowe, popular on TikTok for her comedic sketches, has become an unexpected target of online criticism. Some fans express feeling personally betrayed, viewing Novak’s relationship with Rowe as a violation of their perceived bond with Kaling, despite the lack of any public confirmation of a current romantic relationship between Kaling and Novak. Even the suggestion of Rowe appearing in a future Kaling project hasn’t appeased the upset fans.
The situation highlights the intense emotional investment some fans have in the personal lives of actors, blurring the lines between fiction and reality, and underscoring the power of parasocial relationships fostered by long-running television shows.
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