After Julie Plec, "The Vampire Diaries" showrunner, made an announcement of Nina Dobrev's potential return in season 8, Ian Sommerhalder and Nikki Reed's marriage took turn for the worst. According to a recent report, Reed is reportedly filing for divorce due to her insecurity with the actress and her husband's fixation on his ex-girlfriend.

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After fan's popular demand and show's sinking ratings, the showrunner, Julie Plec realized that one thing that can keep the show afloat is to bring Nina Dobrev back and reunite her with Ian Sommerhalder on the show. Hence, the rumor about Damon and Elena reunion started to do the rounds when The CW revealed that the upcoming season will also be the series last season. Plec also announced during 2016 San Diego Comic Con that she made a promise to Dobrev of getting her back on the show when it ends. The reports reveal that Sommerhalder has reportedly become obsessive with Dobrev's potential return to the show.

The publication also explained that it Sommerhalder's fixation that has driven his wife, Nikki Reed to take such a drastic step. When Plec announced about Dobrev's potential return to the show, it clearly bothered Sommerhalder because it was bound to create problems between the couple.

However, there is no official word whether Reed is filing for divorce or not. The fans should take this news with a grain of salt and wait till the couple officially announce their seperatio, should there be one.