According to previous reports, Ian Sommerhalder and Nikki Reed have been going through a rocky patch ever since Nina Dobrev's return to "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 has been speculated. There is no surprise in the fact that Nina Dobrev was Ian Sommerhalder's girlfriend and their on-screen reunion made his wife, Nikki Reed, very uncomfortable, for obvious reasons.
The rumors started doing the rounds that Nikki and Ian are at the brink of divorce. However, now that Nina Dobrev's return to season 8 looks bleak at best, the things are starting to improve between the warring couple. Sources close to the couple report that they are together trying their best to thwart Nina's return to season 8. The report also indicates that the couple is trying their best to prevent Nina from returning to the show, in order to save their disturbed marriage.
Meanwhile, there is also news that Ian Sommerhalder and the showrunner, Julie Plec, are also on poor terms as the actor manipulated Nina Dobrev's return to the show. Needless to say, ever since Nina left "The Vampire Diaries," they have suffered loss in ratings.
In another news, it was noted that Nina was missing from Julie Plec's party to the cast and crew of "The Vampire Diaries." Her absence from this event partially indicates that she is not returning, even though her fans are eager for her to come back.
For now, regardless of rumors about conflict between Sommerhalder and Plec, the two have not confirmed or denied the reports. "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 is scheduled to air in October.
