The world of "The Vampire Diaries" was filled with romance, supernatural drama, and a cast of characters who navigated the complexities of life, death, and everything in between. But behind the scenes, the show's stars were dealing with their own real-life challenges, including heartbreak and personal turmoil.
A Love Story Turned Sour: Torrey DeVitto's Departure
Torrey DeVitto, who played Dr. Meredith Fell on the show, revealed a surprising reason for her early exit: her divorce from co-star Paul Wesley, who played Stefan Salvatore.
Torrey, openly discussing her experience on a recent podcast, shared that she decided to leave the show after their split, finding it difficult to remain on set after the relationship ended.
"I only did, like, six episodes," Torrey explained, "And then once we were splitting up, I was like, 'Pfft, not going back there.'" She stated that she wasn't the kind of person who could separate her personal life from her professional career, especially when it came to a situation as emotionally charged as a divorce.
"It's like, 'No. I don't want to come back. I'm good, thank you.'"
Beyond the Set: Navigating Public Scrutiny
The breakup, which came after less than two years of marriage, was met with intense scrutiny from the show's dedicated fanbase. Torrey admitted that she went through a difficult period due to the public attention and the constant comparisons between her and Wesley's current partners. "That did garner a bit of attention in a way that I don't think I was prepared for," she said, "And then it was hard too because for a couple years, anybody that I would date afterwards, people would just [say], 'He's so disgusting.
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