‘The Vampire Diaries’ Season 8 Air Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed Love Triangle Plot Included?

Thousands of fans are now excited for the upcoming debut of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. Now, new reports are claiming that executive producer Julie Plec has already confirmed that the imminent installment is definitely going to be its last.

Julie Plec confirmed that 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8 is the final installment

Celeb Dirty Laundry reports Julie Plec had finally revealed that "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is going to be the final installment of the once popular The CW series. According to the entertainment news outlet, the series' executive producer got really straightforward when asked if the forthcoming season is the final.

"This is going to be the final season..." "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 showrunner Julie Plec revealed to fans at the recently-concluded Comic-Con. "It's bittersweet and emotional and we are going to be crying about this in a few minutes," she added.

Followers of The CW series have already expected that the end is near. As a matter of fact, previous reports have claimed that the ratings of the show significantly dropped after Nina Dobrev left the show, which also means that her presence would really make a difference in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8.

Nikki Reed joins Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev in 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8

Meanwhile, GamenGuide has previously reported that Nikki Reed could possibly join Ian Somerhalder in the upcoming "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. Fans have speculated that the "Twilight" actress will be involved in the forthcoming installment after photos of her together with showrunner Julie Plec and the rest of the cast have gone viral.

Julie Plec reportedly threw a party for "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 last week, wherein all the cast and crew of the show were invited. Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed are yet to comment on these reports.

If proven true, could fans expect Nina Dobrev and Nikki Reed fighting against each other for Ian Somerhalder in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8? Well, let's just see.

"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is expected to air in October 2016. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for more "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 spoilers, news and updates!