The line between a television romance and real life is officially blurring for some overzealous viewers, and TV writer Raina Morris is putting her foot down. Following the explosive global success of Prime Video’s Off Campus the beloved romance drama series based on Elle Kennedy’s hit novels star Belmont Cameli has catapulted to overnight heartthrob status. But while fans are swooning over his on-screen portrayal of hockey captain Garrett Graham, his real-life girlfriend is dealing with some deeply confusing digital fallout.
Raina Morris, an accomplished comedy and television writer (Emily in Paris, Schmigadoon!), has been in a committed relationship with Cameli for over a year. On July 14, 2026, Morris took to her Instagram Stories to address a disturbing trend of fans tracking down and direct-messaging her distant relatives.
“If you are a fan of my boyfriend: Yay!” Morris wrote in a text graphic. “Please stop messaging my family members. They are so confused. Write in your diary then go on a walk instead. Love u.”
She followed up the warning with a brilliantly sarcastic meme from the comedy series Community. The original quote “I can excuse racism, but I draw the line at animal cruelty” was edited by Morris to read: “I can excuse racism, but I draw the line at dming my distant cousins.”
Since Off Campus premiered on Prime Video in May 2026, the show’s massive online fandom has heavily scrutinized the personal lives of its cast. Many viewers initially rooted for a real-life romance between Cameli and his co-star Ella Bright, who plays Hannah Wells.
Bright herself recently shut down the dating speculation, calling the rumors “weird” and explicitly praising Cameli’s relationship with Morris. Bright even referred to Morris as her “angel on earth” to show there is zero off-screen drama. In response to growing harassment, the official social media channels for Off Campus have warned that accounts engaging in targeted harassment of the cast and their real-life partners will be permanently blocked. Hopefully, fans will take Morris’s advice, close their messaging apps, and take that recommended walk outside.
