Despite being absent the whole Season 7, there were plenty of references on Elena. She also recorded her voice that was heard in the Season 7 finale that lured Damon into entering the vault and being enchanted by the creature in it.
Since the cast announced that Season 8 will be the show’s final season, rumors have been swirling about Dobrev returning.
There are rumors that “The Final Girls” star will return to the show, but not as the beloved Elena Gilbert. Instead, Dobrev is rumored to return as one of Elena’s doppelganger, Katherine Pierce.
Reports suggest that Katherine’s fate has not really been clearly addressed since Season 5. Fans will remember that the snarky villain was dragged to hell just when she was about to pass through the Other Side.
Plec has long stated that fans haven’t seen the last of Katherine and if her words still hold true, then it is possible that Ms. Pierce might make a cameo in the show’s final season.
While Nina’s return is still in question, what’s going to happen without a doubt is another major crossover episode between “The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals.” The fourth season of the spin-off drama will air in January so fans can expect the crossover episode early next year.