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What is a show to do without it’s starring character? It seems The Vampire Diaries is going to find out after actress Nina Dobrev confirmed via social media that she is leaving the hit show after its sixth season.
On Monday April 6, Dobrev who plays Elena Gilbert and doppleganger Katherine Pierce made the announcement on Instagram, sharing a picture of herself with the show’s creator and showrunner Julie Plec along with a lengthy message to fans.
“I wanted to be the first to tell you that it wasn’t just a holiday celebration, it was a goodbye party. I always knew I wanted Elena’s story to be a six season adventure, and within those six years I got the journey of a lifetime.”
Her message goes on to recount the crazy storylines her character has been a part of through the shows six seasons and made sure to let her fans know that she appreciates everything they have done in making the show such a success. “I invite you to hop on the roller coaster ride that is Elena Gilbert’s life and join me as I celebrate her and prepare to say goodbye to her — and to my work family– as I move on to the next chapter of my life.”
After Dobrev broke the news, Julie Plec issued her own statement, “Saying goodbye to Nina is both bittersweet and beautiful. After six-plus years together, the entire cast and crew of The Vampire Diaries has reached a level of closeness that I don’t think any of us ever expected. Nina is excited to spread her wings, get some rest, travel the world and also take it by storm, and we support her a thousand-fold.”
She also confirmed that losing the show’s leading lady does not mean the show will end and is looking forward to the “insane and exciting challenge of continuing to tell stories of our Salvatore Brothers and our much-loved and gifted ensemble.”
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