"The Vampire Diaries'" actress Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder won the 40th Annual People's Choice Awards 2014 for being the best couple onscreen. Even after the couple ended their real-life relationship, they continued to sizzle on "TVD" and also on stage of People's Choice Awards 2014 where they even shared a kiss. But reportedly, Nina Dobrev was spotted with a "mystery man" at the red carpet at the event.

Nina Dobrev who won the "Favorite Onscreen Chemistry" honor at the 40th Annual People's Choice Awards 2014 with co-star and ex-boyfriend Ian Somerhalder, was spotted holding hands with a "mystery man" when she arrived at the event in Los Angeles. Nina Dobrev walked hand in hand with a man whose identity is not yet revealed. It is being speculated that the man could be anyone including a friend or her agent or manager. The two were laughing and sharing jokes as they walked on the red carpet upon arriving the venue

40th Annual People's Choice Awards 2014 took place on Jan. 8, 2014 and the venue of the gala event was at the legendary Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The award ceremony honored those stars of Hollywood and TV who are the best in popular culture for the year 2013.

"The Vampire Diaries" star Nina Dobrev was dressed in gorgeous Jenny Peckham gown and was seated next to her ex beau Ian Somerhalder in the ceremony. The two won the award for the romance of their onscreen "TVD" character Elena Gilbert and Damon Salvatore. Their moment of award acceptance at PCAs 2014 has become one of the hottest topic of discussions owing to their sweet speech and a surprising kiss that they shared.

The couple broke up last year, but when they came together on stage to receive the best onscreen couple award the two joked about their breakup and shared a laugh.

"We started dating in real life," Ian Somerhalder said on stage of People's Choice Awards 2014 while accepting the award for their chemistry in "The Vampire Diaries," as reported by US Weekly.

"And then we broke up in real life," Nina Dobrev replied.

"And yet our characters are still dating on the show," Ian continued.

"It's a good thing it's not awkward! It's a good thing we have chemistry!" said Nina Dobrev at the end, just when Ian Somerhalder planted a kiss on her cheek.

The couple broke up in May 2013 after dating each other for three years. Even after their break up they continue to be friends and co-stars. They are on good and friendly terms it showed on the stage of People's Choice Awards 2014. Nina Dobrev who turned 25 on Jan. 9 2014, also celebrated her birthday with her ex Ian Somerhalder. He took to microblogging site Twitter to show her love and wish her. But the question still remains, that who is the "mystery man" with whom Nina Dobrev was spotted on the red carpet of PCAs 2014?