Outlander's Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe make huge season 8 announcement as two stars return

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The return of two beloved Outlander characters has delighted fans who are currently gearing up for the ongoing Droughtlander to end.On Monday afternoon, lead stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan took to the Outlander official Instagram page to reveal the return of Lauren Lyle and César Domboy.Lauren, who stars as Marsali MacKimmie, and César, who portrays Fergus Claudel Fraser, will return to screens when the highly-anticipated Season 8 airs in 2025.In the clip, Caitriona - best known for her portrayal of Claire in the time-travelling drama - begins: "Here we are, first week done."As Sam - who stars as Claire's highland warrior husband - chimes in: "It's been refreshing, new cast, new crew."Caitriona then teases: "Do you know what else we have, we have some old cast."She then pans the camera around, revealing Lauren and César as they look glad to be back, kitted out in their 18th-century Scots clothing.Most fans were delighted with the news and rushed to the comments to share their thoughts. @sassenachhistorian said: "The Fraser Clan, together again my heart is so full!!!"@lisahbth chimed: "the best family"@annamjaya added: "So great to see this and the fun you have!!

Love it!!"However, some weren't so happy. With @ravekc penning: "Teasing fans that they would get an extra long season then splitting it up by almost 2 years is insanity and I’m surprised anyone is still watching"@tania_auster_stern wrote: "And anyone said anything even a word about second part season 7"It was recently confirmed that Season 7 Part 2 will premiere in November 2024, after Season 7 Part 1 aired in summer 2023.Outlander Season 8 and final season is currently in production. Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your