"The Vampire Diaries" fans seem to be excited to see the return of Nina Dobrev in the popular supernatural TV drama. However, the actress has not confirmed her engagement with the show as of this posting. Would we ever see Dobrev's character on "TVD" again before it concludes?

It can be noted that "TVD" brought memories of Dobrev's character Elena throughout the first half of its Season 8. As earlier teased by Executive Producer Julie Plec, her character will have "a very strong presence this season, in the entire season, similarly to how she did last year."

However, despite the high anticipation from fans and producers of the show, the actress has not confirmed whether or not she will reprise her role on "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. It is also important to note that "TVD" is in its final season so even fans are thrilled to see her return to Mystic Falls for the last time.

Several reports about Dobrev's comeback on Season 8 of the well-celebrated fictional series have emerged following the confirmation that The CW is having a discussion for the actress to return. "We'd love to have Nina back. She was great for The CW. She was integral for 'The Vampire Diaries,'" CW president Mark Pedowitz told TV Line.

But even The CW has not announced any progress on its arrangement with the actress. Fans are now left to hope that Dobrev would one day confirm that she will be back before "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 wraps up.

Meanwhile, a report by TV Fanatic pointed that Dobrev's character might return as Katherine Pierce instead of Elena Gilbert. It can be recalled that Katherine died on Season 5 of "TVD" but the villainous doppelganger of Elena was not able to pass through the other side. Instead, she was dragged into a dark side which is presumed to be hell.

"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is centered on hell's darkness and what the souls do on their way there. For this reason, Katherine may find her way out and live again but this remains as a mere speculation for now until "TVD" airs back on Jan. 13.