After a month-long hiatus (too long!

), The CW’sVampire Diariesis back, tonight!

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It’s official:Vampire Diariesis coming back for season two!

Your show is a bona fide hit–how does that feel?

It’s actually been really humbling.

Onscreen, there’s tons of drama and tension (which we love!).

What’s the vibe between the cast when you’re not filming?

We’re all very close and we do hang out together.

When we do have time, we spend it with each other.

What do you say to all theTwilightcomparisons?

It’s kind of like if you would compare a cake.

Just because it’s a vampire show doesn’t mean it’sTwilight, doesn’t mean it’sTrue Blood.

Smith written in 1991–beforeTwilightwas even written.

I do love theTwilightmovies; I think they’re great.

Do I think our show is like it?

Our show takes a fork in the road and goes its own direction and has its own audience.

We do our own thing.

Have you read L.J.

Smith’s original books?

But I’ve noticed that a lot of things are different than the books.

It’s a TV show!

It doesn’t go in a specific order.

You never know what to expect.

It’s very exciting.

Tell us about Bonnie.

I love Bonnie because I like a character that evolves and grows and comes into her own.

She’s just a simple girl from a simple town, and she’s evolved.

I love playing a strong female character.

I love playing someone like that that has conviction and passion.

I’m all about that.

So, what do you think about all the supernatural stuff?

At the end of the day, I’m an actor.

I don’t do witchcraft in real life, surprise!

The broom in my closet is only for cleaning.

But whatever people do is what they do, and I don’t judge.

That’s what I love so much about playing a character like Bonnie, I don’t judge her.

Being a witch came to her, this was a part of who she was.

This is something she had to accept about herself, about her ancestry.

We’re so glad the show’s back tonight!

What can we expect from Bonnie after her loss in the last episode?

Well, I don’t want to give any spoilers, but I will say that she is different.

I won’t say whether it’s good or bad.

Whatever button went off when her grandmother passed has changed her tolerance with the vampires.

She has to very much hold her ground in what she believes.

It’s really up to you guys to watch and see what happens!

You must be crazy busy filming all day.

How do you stay fit and healthy?

I love the treadmill–I’m not really familiar with the other stuff in the gym.

I love walking and riding bikes.

But it comes down to what you eat, too.

If you’re eating eating junk food, it really slows you down.

I venture to eat healthy and light, but I also give myself what I need.

If you have a sweet tooth, don’t shut it off from yourself.

Just eat it in moderation!

Tune in to The CW tonight at 8 p.m. for theVampire Diaries.

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