

In actual fact, Dobrev revealed in an Instagram post that she'd always viewed Elena's journey as being one comprised of six seasons. However, that turned out to be erroneous, with the pair remaining good friends until this day. Many leaped on the notion that her break-up with co-star Ian Somerhalder (who played Damon) fueled the decision. In 2015, it was announced that Dobrev would leave the show following The Vampire Diaries season 6 finale. Related: The Vampire Diaries: Every Character Nina Dobrev Played
