Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe Split: ‘Outlander’ Season 3 Stars Filmed Saddest Scenes; ‘First Light’ Actor, MacKenzie Mauzy Dating Rumors Caused Break Up?

by Serena Vanderwoodsen / Mar 15, 2017 07:42 AM EDT

Outlander lead cast Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan

Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have been insistently linked to each other despite their refutation that they are in a secret relationship. Now, new reports are claiming the STARZ artists are going to have the most heartbreaking scenes in the upcoming "Outlander" Season 3.

Celebeat reported that Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have already filmed the unhappiest scenes of the STARZ show's upcoming third installment. According to the news outlet, co-executive producer Matthew B. Roberts has revealed that the two are now working on the most complicated scenes in the "Outlander" Season 3.

Reports suggest that "Outlander" Season 3 will focus more on the struggles of Jamie Fraser and Claire Fraser as they continue to live away from each other's side. Spoilers suggested that the character of Sam Heughan is going to have a hard time moving on from the love of his life, which is being portrayed by Caitriona Balfe.

However, it should be noted that the heart-wrenching scenes of Jamie Fraser and Claire Fraser will only be featured in the first two episodes of the "Outlander" Season 3. As a matter of fact, it has already been confirmed that the characters of Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe are going to reunite in the famous book shop scene.

Meanwhile, Den of Geek has previously confirmed that "Outlander" Season 3 is going to air in September 2017. The news outlet has even speculated that this could be a longer installment of the Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe-led TV series.

"While 'Droughtlander' will last just a little longer, we feel it is important to allow the production the time and number of episodes needed to tell the story of the Voyager book in its entirety," STARZ Programming President Carmi Zlotnik said about Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe's "Outlander" Season 3. "The scale of this book is immense, and we owe the fans the very best show. Returning in September will make that possible."

In other news, Korea Portal has previously reported that Sam Heughan and Catriona Balfe have already split after the actor stepped out with actress MacKenzie Mauzy. According to rumors, the "Outlander" Season 3 stars could have possibly decided to make it appear that they have already stopped their supposed romance to end all the nasty rumors surrounding their relationship.

Until now, neither Sam Heughan nor Catriona Balfe has confirmed these speculations; so, fans of the "Outlander" Season 3 should take everything with a grain of salt until it has been proven true and correct. Stay tuned to Korea Portal for more news and updates about the alleged Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe relationship!