In The Office US, is Michael aware of Ryan and Kelly's relationship?

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I watched the series several times and have not noticed that Michael Scott ever noticed or mentioned that Ryan and Kelly have their relationship.

Is there a scene where Michael is confronted, notices actively or even mentions something about their love?

Especially because he mentions several times that he, theoretically could be attracted to him. (S02E04 Fire)

In S09E23 Finale during the wedding festivities, he is sitting there and should see that Kelly and Ryan get back together. That's the only scene I have in mind where he could have reacted.



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Is there a scene where Michael is confronted, notices actively or even mentions something about their love?

In Dunder Mifflin Infinity (S4E03), Kelly asks Ryan:

Kelly: Can we speak privately about our relationship?

All the employees are in the conference room (including Michael).

In the episode Koi Pond (S6E8), Ryan says the following:

Ryan: Some of you may have noticed I'm in a kind of ill-defined relationship type of thing.

Michael: Okay, what do you want me to write?

Ryan: Just put 'Kelly'.

Kelly: Aw!

We can safely assume that he is aware of it, and it's possible he realizes it's only a one sided relationship (Kelly really loves Ryan, but Ryan takes advantage of Kelly).

Why it's possible Michael knows it's a one sided relationship?

Michael can be aware of small details.

  • In Halloween, he's aware that Pam sometimes allows calls go to voice mail.
  • In Fun Run, he knows that Pam's computer crashed because she downloaded an adult video.
  • In Koi Pond, he attempts to convince Jim to wear a certain watch, because the client knows style and they're trying to sell success.
  • In Heavy Competition, he colour codes all his information so he knows not to say anything to the client.
  • In Scott's Tots, he clearly remembers the names of all the students and their hobbies.

It's likely he has the good sense to stay out of it, knowing that it would likely end when Ryan decides it no longer benefits him.




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Does Michael Scott have feelings for Ryan?

Yet another onion-layer to peel back; Michael is openly in love with Ryan the temp (played by B.J. Novak) for most of the series. This relationship exists as one of the show's best running jokes, taking a recognizably straight character and blurring the lines of his sexuality.

Are Kelly and Ryan married in real life the office?

'The Office' cast members still have a close relationship today. Kaling and Novak actually dated in real life also. And much like their characters, they broke up and got together a time or two. However, unlike Kelly and Ryan, they had a much healthier relationship.

Why do Kelly and Ryan break up?

He lost Michael's love so he has to take in more love from Kelly." After accepting a promotion to corporate by telephone in "The Job", an elated Ryan immediately breaks up with Kelly, telling her "You and I are done," with a smile.

Why is Kelly not in Season 9 of the office?

Kaling departed from the cast and crew after the eighth season to work on The Mindy Project, which Kaling created and starred as the lead character. As a result, Kelly was written out of the ninth season; she has a guest appearance in the ninth season premiere and the series finale.



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