You’ll Never Believe These Mind-Blowing Secrets from Behind the Scenes of Law & Order: SVU

Christopher Meloni Bailed on the Show After Negotiations Fell Through

Detective Elliot Stabler made his last appearance on SVU in 2011 after 12 seasons due to contract negotiations. When Meloni was asked by Andy Cohen when he knew it was time to leave, Meloni responded, “When the negotiations broke down.” Reports cite that Meloni called for a pay raise, and when the network refused to budge, he bounced.

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