Ian Somerhalder, Nikki Reed Divorce: ‘Twilight’ Actress Officially Joins ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Season 8? Nina Dobrev’s Canceled Return Saved Their Marriage?

Millions of fans are now excited for the upcoming airing of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. Now, new reports are claiming that Nikki Reed is joining husband Ian Somerhalder as new lead cast in the series after Nina Dobrev cancelled her return.

Ian Somerhalder's wife Nikki Reed replaces Nina Dobrev in 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8

Celeb Dirty Laundry has reported that Nikki Reed is finally joining husband Ian Somerhalder as one of the lead stars in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 after Nina Dobrev suddenly had a change of heart and cancelled her impending return. Now, fans are speculating that Nikki Reed will be replacing "The Final Girls" actress.

A photo of Nikki Reed that was taken during a cast reunion thrown by Julie Plec has sparked reports that she will be joining the cast of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. Though nothing is confirmed until now, fans cannot help but speculate that the much-anticipated reunion of Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev is not going to happen anymore.

Reports have it that Ian Somerhalder had asked Julie Plec to include Nikki Reed in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 since Nina Dobrev is not returning anymore. With the reports claiming a new character is set to be introduced, insiders have stated that Nikki Reed is going to portray the role of Sybil, who is reported to be the newest love interest of Damon Salvatore after Elena Gilbert.

Though these reports could probably be true, neither Ian Somerhalder nor Nikki Reed has confirmed the reports. Hence, everything should be taken with a grain of salt until proven true.

Ian Somerhalder, Nikki Reed planning to divorce because of Nina Dobrev

Meanwhile, GamenGuide has previously reported that Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed could probably end up to a divorce after constantly fighting about the upcoming return of Nina Dobrev in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. According to reports, the "Twilight" actress is still threatened by the former ladylove of her husband.

However, with the current reports saying that Nina Dobrev's return in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 has been canceled, it could be possible that Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder are in good terms again. Up until now, neither of the two has commented on these divorce issues.

"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is scheduled to be released in October 2016 in The CW. For more news and updates about Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed alleged divorce, stay tuned to GamenGuide!