"The Vampire Diaries" was transferred to a new timeslot and Ian Somerhalder was reportedly unhappy with the new season 7 schedule, which seems to suggest that the series couldn't survive following Nina Dobrev's exit.

A report from Melty claimed that the new timeslot doesn't bode well for "The Vampire Diaries" after it was transferred to Friday nights.

"Beginning January 29 the vampires that we've come to know and love are skating on thin ice as the series' future seasons hang in the ratings balance," it said. "Following TVD leading lady Nina Dobrev's departure from the show last season, the series has got a major reboot with a fresh new look and feel."

Zap2it added that there are other indications that "The Vampire Diaries" would get the axe and foremost being that it's losing the rating games after Ian Somerhalder's ex Nina Dobrev's exit.

"After Nina Dobrev's departure, many fans had stopped watching, arguing that they don't care to see Damon or Stefan with anyone else," it said. "Even if Stefan has now been paired with Caroline, there are still some hardcore Stelena shippers who were holding out hope that the show's original couple would once again get together."

Ian Somerhalder is reportedly unhappy with the new timeslot for "The Vampire Diaries."

"Ian Somerhalder might be going into panic mode as the show appears to be sinking. Nikki Reed, Ian's wife post-Nina Dobrev relationship, has reportedly been pushing Ian towards a movie career and this could be why," noted CDL.

Previously, Celebrity Dirty Laundry claimed that Ian Somerhalder has been acting like a diva on the set following Nina Dobrev's departure from "The Vampire Diaries."

"Nina Dobrev is greatly missed by co-workers on TVD," it added. "Are Ian's co-stars tired of his self-important diva antics? According to reports Somerhalder's love of the spotlight might be causing some friction, and without Dobrev's presence to keep Ian in check, it's becoming a problem."