Law & Order: Special Victims Unit will see a familiar face return in the upcoming 24th season finale. Kelli Giddish, who began playing Detective Amanda Rollins in 2011, returns to the series only months after her departure from the NBC series. In the fall, she will also appear in the fourth season premiere of Law & Order: Organized Crime.
Giddish left the series in a December episode titled “And a Trauma in a Pear Tree.” In the story, Rollins marries ADA Dominick ‘Sonny’ Carisi, Jr. (Peter Scanavino). She retires from the NYPD to accept a teaching position at Fordham University. SPOILER ALERT: TV Line reveals that Rollins will be pregnant when she returns in May.
When her exit from the show was announced last year, Giddish said the following:
“I wanted to address the chatter I’ve seen online and let everyone know that this will, indeed, be my last season on Law & Order: SVU. Playing Rollins has been one of the greatest joys and privileges of my life. I’ve been so fortunate to be a part of the Law & Order family for the last 12 years. There is simply no other character on TV like Rollins. She’s grown and changed, and I have as well. I started on this show when I was in my late 20s and I’m grateful I got to spend so many of my adult years with Rollins in my life.”
Starring Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Peter Scanavino, Octavio Pisano, and Molly Burnett, the SVU series will return in the fall with its 25th season on NBC. Organized Crime has also been renewed, for its fourth season.
What do you think? Are you excited to see the return of Rollins on Law & Order: SVU and Organized Crime?
I did not like Rollins .. sorry she is returning
Glad she will be back but sad that it will be short. It’s always funny the way the actor says how happy n proud they are of playing the role that it was the best thing they ever did and when I read that I always think Then why are you leaving? Oh well.
Leaving wasn’t her choice. They wanted to cut costs but the fans revolted and she’s back! I’m very happy!
When are these TV people going learn not to fix what ain’t broke and that new isn’t necessarily better. This show hasn’t weathered 20 years for no reason. They destroyed the chemistry of the cast when they brought in characters that just didn’t mesh. Hopefully, they’ll bring Giddish back for the entire coming season(s).
I was pissed and sad when Rollins left… I AM SO EXCITED THAT SHE IS RETURNING!!!
I luv Rollins and would like her back FULL-TIME!!!!! The loss of her character leaves a HUGE hole in the cast! What were they thinking??? A very FOOLISH move and fans have made that clear!!!
I loved Rollins. Can’t wait to have her back.
Bring back Capt. Kragen, and Munch
The actor who played Munch is now dead sadly .Cragen does the odd guest appearance which is great .
So glad she’ll be back for a couple of episodes. It would be a huge asset to bring her back to the show permanently or as a frequent contributor again.
Excited to see her back, especially with the added pregnancy nugget. I always hoped she and Sonny would have a child of their own. I never have understood why she was removed and there have been many instances where her presence would have enhanced the storyline. She could be sprinkled in as a profiler for OC and SVU in future episodes.
I am so glad to hear that she is coming back. I have missed her.
I’m so excited she’s coming back I really missed her
The show has become stale without Kelli, hope she can breathe life back into the show. The new characters aren’t adding anything to the show.
YES! CAN’T WAIT!