Kelli Giddish is returning to Law & Order: SVU as a series regular in season 27, according to a report from Deadline, reprising her role as Sgt. Amanda Rollins. It's exciting news today for SVU and Kelli Giddish fans, who saw her character reduced to a recurring role beginning in season 24. However, Giddish will now return as a full-time member of the cast next season.