‘The Vampire Diaries’ Season 8 Air Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder Reunion Really Happening? Nikki Reed Joins Cast?

With "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 release date fast approaching, fans of the hit The CW supernatural drama are undoubtedly very excited about the arrival of the series' eight and final installment. Being the final season, it promises to top previous seasons with delightful plot twists, a scarier, more powerful adversary and of course, the highly anticipated reunion of the two ex-lovers in "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 cast - Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder.

Is Nina Dobrev Really Returning In 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8?

According to the IMDb, Nina Dobrev has already been confirmed to return in the coming "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. In fact, the site is pretty specific about it, the actress will once again work with her ex and co-star Ian Somerhalder in episode 16 next season which is expected to air sometime in February next year.

Nikki Reed Attempted To Block Nina Dobrev-Ian Somerhalder Reunion In 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8?

However, the road back to "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 was not an easy one for Nina Dobrev according to reports. While fans might feel joyous anticipation on the possibility of her rekindling her onscreen romance with Ian Somerhalder's character Damon Salvatore, not everyone is too happy about this development according to Celeb Dirty Laundry.

In fact, Ian Somerhalder's wife Nikki Reed was reported to have made attempts to stop Nina Dobrev's return to the series' finale, reports the publication. Reed allegedly tried to block Dobrev's return by trying to convince producer to place her instead in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 cast. But, fans probably missed Nina Dobrev playing as Elena Gilbert more than anything. It was reported that when Dobrev left the series and Ian Somerhalder back in season 6, viewers punished "The Vampire Diaries" via its ratings.

But, Nina Dobrev's return to "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 couldn't be more ill-timed for the Ian Somerhalder - Nikki Reed couple. If rumors currently circulating are true, the pair is experiencing some rough times in their marriage. It is then understandable that Reed is just trying to protect her turf from a potential competition.

'Vampire Diaries' Season 8 Air Date

Sparks will surely fly in the coming season if speculations about Nina Dobrev still harboring some feeling for ex Ian Somerhalder are true. Fortunately, fans may once again see their onscreen chemistry when "Vampire Diaries" Season 8 release date arrives this coming October 21, 2016 on The CW on its 8 p.m. ET/PT timeslot. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for updates.