Benson and Rollins are back together again as Kelli Giddish steps back into her iconic role. Fans of ‘Law and Order: SVU‘ have been eagerly anticipating this moment ever since Mariska Hargitay dropped the bombshell news.
Guess who’s back? It’s none other than Kelli Giddish, and she is reprising her beloved role as Detective Amanda Rollins in the highly anticipated Season 26 of ‘Law and Order: SVU.’ Fans remember that the accomplished actress initially departed the NBC drama in December 2022. Although she has made sporadic appearances since then, this announcement confirms she will grace the screen in several episodes this upcoming season.
Mariska Hargitay, who portrays Captain Olivia Benson, took toInstagram to confirm the thrilling news. She shared a heartfelt photo of herself and Giddish embracing, a moment captured by a fan named Mary. In the caption, Hargitay humorously said, “Your welcome. (And thank you sweet Mary for capturing this moment),” instantly igniting fans’ excitement.
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The reaction on social media was electric. Fans could hardly contain their enthusiasm, flooding the post with comments like, “THIS IS WHAT WE WANT! 👏 Rollins and Benson back at it! 💪🏽” and “Omggg so excited to have Kelli back!! and i know you’re so happy too!! 🥹❤️.”
Kelli Giddish’s last appearance was in January, where her character celebrated her son Nicky’s baptism alongside her husband Sonny Carisi, played by Peter Scanavino. It was also revealed that Rollins had left her job as a professor at Fordham University, granting her time to assist Benson on a critical SVU case.
Despite her return, it is unlikely that Giddish will come back in a full-time capacity. However, her fondness for the series and her camaraderie with Mariska Hargitay remains unmistakable. Reflecting on her dynamic relationship with Hargitay, she shared, “That relationship really developed organically over time into such a strong female relationship. It wasn’t like I came on the show 12 years ago and we were like, ‘Hey, I’m going to be your best buddy.’ It wasn’t that. Every step of the way was earned, every hardship and every step back, Rollins had to fight her way back into being trusted again. So it was really fun to play and it kind of mirrors mine and Mariska’s relationship in real life.”
The bond between Rollins and Benson is cherished by fans and reflects the strong, evolving partnership between the two actresses. This upcoming season promises to capture more of their riveting chemistry, much to the delight of the show’s dedicated viewers.
As anticipation builds for Season 26 of ‘Law and Order: SVU,’ the return of Kelli Giddish as Amanda Rollins is sure to be a highlight. Fans cannot wait to see the dynamic duo, Rollins and Benson, back in action, solving cases and delivering the thrilling drama they love.