Giddish originally joined “SVU” back in its 13th season as detective Amanda Rollins. She remained with the show as a main cast member until midway through Season 24. It was explained on the show that Rollins had married ADA Sonny Carisi Jr and then taken a teaching position.

Special Victims Unit Season 26 airing just last night, it’s time to jump right into the 27th season with the greatest news. Your favorite female duo is back in action for Season 27. Kelli Giddish, who previously portrayed Amanda Rollins on the series,

EXCLUSIVE: This is news Law Order: SVU fans — and series’ star/executive producer Mariska Hargitay — have been awaiting for two and a half years: Kelli Giddish is returning to the venerable NBC crime drama full-time, reprising her Amanda Rollins role as a series regular for its upcoming 27th season.