While Vampire Diaries fans continue to count down the days until Tyler returns to Mystic Falls, we can now confirm another April 19 re-appearance that may not be as welcome. At least not for certain residents of that town.

TV Guide reports that Esther will show up again on next Thursday's "Heart of Darkness." Has she changed her mind about that whole killing-her-children thing?

Nope. Sources say the Original Witch will still be "hell-bent" this mission, while teasing an especially emotional showdown between her and Rebekah, in which Esther details her evil motivation.

Are you excited about Esther's return? Do you want to see her do away with the Originals? Check out the new May Sweeps poster for The Vampire Diaries above and then browse through more TV Guide spoilers in its weekly Mega Buzz column now.

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