Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder Split, '50 Shades of Grey' Movie Casting Favorites, 'Vampire Diaries' Lovers Break Up After Over 3 Years of Dating

Several gossip reports confirm that "Vampire Diaries" lovebirds Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder have officially split after over three years of dating. An insider recently confirmed the break up news to Us Weekly, stating that the duo will remain professional and are still very good friends. If the popular Hollywood couple is indeed seperated, what does this mean for "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie casting rumors? Would either star still pursue the kinky roles of E.L. James' Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele?

Rumors began swirling online just last that 24-year-old Dobrev's relationship with 34-year-old Somerhalder was tettering on the edge. Now, an insider reveals that they're definitely no longer togther. The source tells Us Weekly that the two are "consummate professionals" and "will continue to work together and remain best friends, which is where the relationship started."

Nian (Nina + Ian, get it) first met on the set of the hit CW series "The Vampire Diaries" back in 2009. Somerhalder announced that they were dating in 2011 and they've been together ever since. Until now. Reps for the stars had no comment.

On Monday evening (May 6), Dobrev was spotted walking the Met Gala red carpet solo, along with recently singlegal pal Julianne Hough.

Are fans of the Damon and Elena onscreen sweethearts sad that the couple is no longer together in real life? How about "Fifty Shades of Grey" fans... what does this mean for Nian pursuing the erotic roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele? Check it out...

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"The Vampire Diaries" is currently in its fourth season - the CW renewed the supernatural drama for a fifth season in February. Filming will begin later this year.