Caitriona Balfe has delivered a crushing blow to Outlander fans as she admits the eighth and final season is 'on hold' due to the writer's strike.The Irish actress has played Claire Fraser on the hit Starz show since 2013, alongside Sam Heughan, who plays her on-screen husband Jamie Fraser.
During a press event for Outlander season seven, which will air later this week, Caitriona admitted that production of season eight has been halted for the time being.
It was previously announced that Outlander would end after the eighth season, as Starz would focus on the series prequel Blood of my Blood which tells the love story of Jamie's parents.
Speaking about the potential Droughtlander between season seven and eight, Caitriona said: “Well, we had a date. And now with the writers strike, who knows?
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