Actress Mariska Hargitay says that she’s staying on as the star of ‘Law and Order: SVU’, and is set to appear in the crime drama’s fourteenth season. Hargitay, who previously looked to be moving on, made the big announcement in a taped message for fans and the media that was released at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “I’ll be back. I can’t leave this show,” Hargitay said. “I’m having too much fun.” Hargitay’s character Olivia Benson is also getting a new love interest this coming season.

It has been announced that Harry Connick Jr. has signed on to guest star in a multi-episode arc as Executive ADA David Haden. Set to appear in the upcoming January 18th episode, Connick’s alter ego has been described by Deadbolt as “a dedicated, straight-shooting prosecutor who is assigned a case with Detective Benson.” After losing her sidekick Chris Meloni, Hargitay called the singer’s casting a “home run on so many levels. The show is very fortunate to have Harry’s extraordinary talent, and I’m lucky because I get to work with my friend. I think Olivia couldn’t have asked for a better companion to take her through a new stage in her life and career.”

What do you think SVU fans? Are you looking forward to Connick on the show?

Watch the video of Harry Connick Jr. and Mariska Hargitay below.

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