Kelli Giddish, who played Det. Amanda Rollins on Law & Order: SVU since 2011, announced on Instagram that she will be leaving the show after its upcoming 24th season. Giddish thanked the show's creators, producers, co-stars, crew, and writers for their incredible work together over the last 12 years. She also expressed excitement for what's to come next in her career. Insiders reported that the last episode featuring Giddish will come midway into the show's upcoming season, with her character undergoing a traumatic event. David Graziano, the new showrunner for the series, praised Giddish for her talent and professionalism, calling her one of the finest industry professionals he's worked with in his 24-year career.
