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Christopher Meloni, the actor who plays Stabler, could not negotiate a new contract for season 13 of SVU. The script handled the situation by saying that Stabler had quit. Elliott didn't appear, his resignation was discussed by the other characters so we would know why he wasn't there. That's a good sign because they didn't kill him off. It's possible that, if he can negotiate a contract for guest appearances we may see him on the show again.

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Christopher Meloni, the actor who plays Stabler, could not negotiate a new contract for season 13 of SVU. The script handled the situation by saying that Stabler had quit. Elliott didn't appear, his resignation was discussed by the other characters so we would know why he wasn't there.

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Christopher Meloni, the actor who plays Stabler, could not come to an agreement on a new contract for season 13 (2011-2012) of SVU.

Mariska Hargitay, the actor who plays Benson, is currently appearing in season 14 (2012-2013).

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He and the execs of the show could not reach a deal on his contract for the thirteenth season, hence his departure.

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Christopher Meloni's costar on Law and Order SVU is Mariska Hargitay, who plays Det. Olivia Benson.


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