The year 2023 started with a surprise for dedicated fans of The Vampire Diaries as Candice Accola subtly confirmed her relationship with Steven Krueger. Accola, known for her role as Caroline Forbes on the hit series, took to Instagram to share a Reel of moments from the past year, including a clip of her sharing a kiss with Krueger. Fans were quick to notice the budding romance, with one user expressing excitement over the unexpected pairing.

Accola's relationship with Krueger marks her first public romance since her divorce from Joe King.

The couple, who share two daughters, decided to keep their separation private, with Accola opening up about her second pregnancy on her podcast. The actress and King were married for seven years before their split, with Accola moving to Nashville while King remained in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Krueger, on the other hand, has kept his personal life under wraps, but hinted at his desire for a family in the future. Despite the changes in their personal lives, Accola, King, and Krueger have all continued to focus on their respective careers and projects.