'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8 rumors: Nina Dobrev neither confirms nor denies involvement in final season

"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is nearing its finale. While the Mystic Falls gang is busy dealing with evil sirens and the devil itself, long-time fans of the CW's supernatural series want to know whether Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) is set to make a return in the coming weeks. Perhaps the only person who can answer the question is Dobrev herself, but the actress has rather been quiet over the past few months.

Interestingly, "The Vampire Diaries" alum made a remark just recently regarding the possibility of her reprising the role of Elena once again. Unfortunately for those who want a clear and direct answer, Dobrev neither confirmed nor denied her much-awaited comeback in the show.

"I haven't ever told secrets in the past and I'm definitely not going to start now. Sorry guys, I'm not allowed to talk about that," the actress told the Huffington Post. Dobrev's answer may be vague for some people, but those who fell in love with her character in "The Vampire Diaries" are already taking her words as confirmation.

Nevertheless, the CW president Mark Pedowitz previously mentioned having talks with Dobrev for her return. For now, the network executive would rather not confirm the actress appearing in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 just yet, pointing to the series' showrunner Julie Plec as the one in the position to do so.

"The best way I can answer that question is Julie (Plec), Kevin (Williamson), the studio and the CW promise a fantastic series finale," Pedowitz said. As for Plec, she revealed even before "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 premiered last year that she has already penned down Elena's return. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Plec said that Elena still has one chapter left to be told.

Dobrev returning as Elena Gilbert in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 won't be a big surprise for the viewers, given that her character's exit was written in a way that she can return anytime. However, Elena's return would have a big implication in the story, especially towards Bonnie Bennet (Kat Grahams).

If Elena's comeback was actually scheduled for the final season, it is uncertain if she will be back just in time for the wedding of her best friend, Caroline Forbes (Candice Accola-King). The latter was recently engaged to Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley), and according to the latest teaser photos provided by Screener TV, the "Steroline" wedding is finally happening.

"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 airs every Friday, 8 p.m. EST on The CW.

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