Mariska Hargitay opens up about Kelli Giddish's impending exit from Law & Order: SVU. The longest, non-animated, scripted series return on the small screen for its 24th season. The cast remains intact for its upcoming year spearheaded by series veterans Hargitay as Olivia Benson and Ice-T as Fin Tutuola as they pursue sexual predators in New York City.
Law & Order: SVU season 24, however, will also be a bittersweet one for both those involved in the show and fans as it will also mark Giddish's final year as Amanda Rollins in the series.
The actress joined the police procedural in season 13 — on the heels of Chis Meloni's departure as Elliot Stabler. The real reason for Giddish leaving the show remains unclear, but viewers of the series are unhappy about it, especially after news broke out that she was forced out of the series.
Now, Hargitay breaks her silence over the matter in a new interview with ET Canada. The actress makes it clear that she loves Giddish and that she will miss her after she leaves.
Hargitay also points out the impact Rollins impacted Law & Order: SVU's storytelling, particularly in terms of Benson getting a loyal back-up.
Hargitay is the face of Law & Order: SVU. But aside from being its lead star, she also has a say in how the show is run as an executive producer, so her comments regarding Giddish's exit are important.
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