Law & Order: Organized Crime star Christopher Meloni is baring it all - except for his feet - in a new, steamy commercial for compression clothing company Tommie Copper. In the video, posted on Meloni's official Instagram page, the Emmy-nominated actor is seen in bed, inviting viewers to get up close and personal.

“I'm a get it done guy. I get up, I stretch for about 30 minutes. Sometimes I'll even do a bit of yoga before I get into it, and then it's, you know, release the hounds,” he said of his morning routine. “Workouts are so intense, and in combination with also being at work 14 hours a day, I have to supplement.

62 years (April 2, 1961)Christopher Meloni / Age

After leaving SVU, Meloni went on to star in shows like The Handmaid's Tale, Pose and Veep, as well has have starring roles in movies like Wet Hot American Summer and MAXXX. In his interview with The New York Post, Meloni also talked about why he came back to Law & Order for its spinoff, Law & Order: Organized Crime.

In an interview with Men's Health in August 2021, Meloni revealed that he left SVU after season 12 due to issues with his contract negotiation.

So, why did Christopher Meloni leave Law and Order: SVU? In the end, actor Christopher Meloni's departure from the show came down to a contract dispute that arose as he reportedly tried to increase his salary for season 13 and beyond.

Why did Elliot Stabler leave Law & Order: SVU? Stabler left the Manhattan SVU after becoming rocked by a case that required him to step in to halt a devastating shooting at the precinct. Stabler's final episode of SVU prior to his franchise return was in Season 12, Episode 24 ("Smoked").

Meloni told the magazine that he asked NBC for a more pay, but when network couldn't give him the salary that he wanted, he tried to negotiate the number of the episodes he was in, which the creators of SVU also couldn't approve either.

The claims include making inappropriate and demeaning comments toward women and people of color, as well as angry outbursts and disrespect towards subordinate staffers. Graziano was named Law & Order: SVU showrunner back in June, ahead of the popular NBC drama's 24th season. But controversy soon followed.

Kathy was tragically murdered after being mortally wounded in a car bombing intended to kill Stabler.

Thanks to their strong bond and undeniable chemistry, many viewers have wanted the characters to form a romantic relationship for years, but much to the disappointment of the general pubic, they never became a thing - likely because Elliot was married to a different woman named Kathy throughout most of the show.

But just as Stabler went in for a kiss, Benson pulled away at the last moment.