'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8 Air Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Ian Somerhalder Trying To Prevent Nina Dobrev's Return?

Nina Dobrev's highly anticipated return in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 could soon be a reality. But it looks like Ian Somerhalder isn't very happy about his ex-girlfriend coming back to the show's final season. Is Nikki Reed's husband trying to dissuade producers from bringing his former costar back in "TVD" Season 8?

'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8 Will Bring Back Nina Dobrev, Or At Least That's What Julie Plec Is Hoping For

"TVD" creator Julie Plec has been very hopeful that Nina Dobrev will make an appearance in the CW show's final season. According to Plec, the "Flatliners" star had promised she would return in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 to give the series a proper conclusion.

Nina Dobrev's comeback in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is currently being negotiated (via Pop Sugar). However, her ex-boyfriend Ian Somerhalder doesn't seem excited about her return. In fact, Nikki Reed's husband seems to be trying to prevent Dobrev from coming back in "TVD" Season 8!

Ian Somerhalder Trying To Prevent Nina Dobrev Appearance In 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8?

The only one who isn't excited about Nina Dobrev coming back in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 seems to be Ian Somerhalder. Nikki Reed's husband seems more interested in promoting the new season with the existing cast than address Dobrev's possible return (via Inquisitr).

There are speculations that Ian Somerhalder is not eager to work with Nina Dobrev one more time on "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. Some fans believe the actor is going out of his way to keep Dobrev out of the final season so the series can conclude without Elena Gilbert.

It has not yet been confirmed whether Nina Dobrev will return in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. The new season will debut on The CW on October 21.