Elliot Stabler is one of the most
beloved characters from Law & Order:
SVU, and although he is now leading the
way in Law & Order: Organized Crime, fans
relish in his guest appearances on the show.
But why did Christopher Meloni leave the Special Victims Unit?
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It was a long ten years before Christopher returned to Law & Order: SVU. We take a look into why the actor abruptly exited the show in 2011, and everything he has said about it.
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