Two 'Law & Order: SVU' Characters Leaving Show

Two beloved Law & Order: SVU characters are leaving the show this season.

The longtime show, created by Dick Wolf, has been on the air for more than 25 seasons. However, two longtime stars of the program are officially leaving following Season 26. 

Juliana Aidén Martinez, who plays detective Kate Silva, and Octavio Pisano, who plays detective Joe Velasco, will not be returning for another season. The two beloved characters are leaving following Season 26, it was confirmed this week.