'The Originals': Hayley & Elijah's Romance Has Been Put on Hold For Now

If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the great Hayley and Elijah romance to happen in the next Originals scene you see, you’re going to be disappointed.

While we know that their relationship was going to be filled with a bit of drama this season, actress Phoebe Tonkin admits that the entire relationship has been put on the back burner right now.

“As much as Hayley is happy to have [Elijah] back, her priority is still Hope’s safety,” she reveals. “She can’t focus on a romantic relationship that might become too time-consuming.”

Hope is all Hayley is focusing on right now.

“As her daughter gets older and becomes a little human being, Hayley becomes even more protective,” Phoebe adds. “So that’s her focus, to protect her kid.”

TELL JJJ: Are you ready for the Hayley and Elijah romance to have screen time?