"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is brimming with controversies even before airing. The main source of controversy has something to do with Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev's reunion. The fandom of TVD were both surprised and overjoyed when they learned that Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed went from reel to real.
However, there were some fans who feared the worst: that the topbillers of TVD would eventually break up, and after three years, they actually did. In Hollywood's definition of time, three years is quite long and considered to be a legit time for a couple to be in a relationship. Hollywood is known for short-term relationships measured through weeks and months, which Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev surpassed. The filming and production of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is underway and fans cannot help but speculate a Delena reunion.
Even though Ian Somerhalder is married to fellow reel vampire, Nikki Reed, romantic links to Ian and Nina Dobrev still seep into the news. It's not a surprise for Nikki Reed though, especially since the roles played by Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 pan out as lovers.
There are reports, however, that can put Nikki Reed at ease, saying that the role of Elena will not be resurrected in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. Instead, Nina Dobrev's role will reportedly be focused more on Katherine.
If this is true, then Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev will not have romantic scenes anymore. Katherine and Damon's role in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 will be more brotherly than romantic. Speaking of brotherly, the title of the first episode is "Hello, Brother."
Another thing to look forward to in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is Trevor Lockwood's return, as confirmed by Entertainment Weekly. Tyler and Damon will have their final face off in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 and the production team will surely make it special for the finale.