‘The Vampire Diaries’ Season 8 Air Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Nina Dobrev Confirmed Returning As Katherine Pierce! Ian Somerhalder’s Ex Celebrated!

Thousands of fans are now excited for the upcoming premiere of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. Now, new reports are claiming that Nina Dobrev has already confirmed her return in the upcoming installment.

Nina Dobrev confirmed returning as Katherine Pierce 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8

Celeb Dirty Laundry reports that Nina Dobrev is totally coming back in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 as Katherine Pierce and not as Elena Gilbert. Rumors are rife that the former ladylove of Ian Somerhalder is totally making a return in the upcoming installment to redeem the show's plummeting ratings.

There is no doubt that Nina Dobrev is one of the many factors why The CW series has become successful. However, the glory days of the show has come to an end when the ex-girlfriend of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 actor Ian Somerhalder has decided to leave the series.

Countless reports suggest that Ian Somerhalder is the main reason why Nina Dobrev left the show. However, recent news say that Julie Plec is very much eager to have "The Final Girls" actress back in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8, especially after it has been confirmed that the upcoming installment is going to be the last one.

Ian Somerhalder's ex Nina Dobrev celebrated 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8 return last week

Meanwhile, GamenGuide has previously reported that Nina Dobrev has already celebrated her upcoming return in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. As a matter of fact, the "Let's Be Cops" actress was spotted wearing her bikini bottom with some friends.

Several fans are convinced that the Nina Dobrev is definitely returning in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. In fact, The CW President Mike Pedowitz has revealed that the company has been thinking of getting "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" back to star in the upcoming installment.

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