LAW and Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay has insisted Today host Savannah Guthrie not repeat the actress’ nickname for co-star Ice-T.

While appearing on the Today show on Thursday, Mariska has made sure to give the host a firm warning.

Mariska Hargitay sat down with Today host Savannah Guthrie on ThursdayCredit: Twiiter/@TODAYshow

The pair spoke about the actress’ nickname for her Law and Order: SVU co-star, Ice-TCredit: Getty
Mariska and Ice-T have been friends and Law and Order co-stars for more than two decades.

The longtime friendship has led to the pair sharing some important milestones together, including Ice-T’s recent induction into the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Mariska was on-hand to help celebrate her colleague at the event and even gave a sweet speech.

The SVU actress had revealed her special nickname for Ice-T during the affair, exclaiming: “He lets me call him Icy!”

When Mariska sat down with Savannah on Thursday’s episode of the Today show, the host spoke with the star all about it.

She told Mariska she gave a “beautiful speech” for Ice-T and that she especially liked her “cute” nickname for her co-star.

“I’m the only one that’s allowed to call him Icy,” Mariska warned Savannah.

The morning show personality admitted: “I’m glad you told me that because if I tried it–“

Mariska jumped in to quickly that idea down, telling Savannah while wagging her finger: “Oh, don’t! Don’t!”

On his part, Ice-T has been very open about his appreciation for his co-star and their friendship, as well.

Despite fan speculation that the actor might be planning to leave SVU soon, he has often insisted he has no thoughts of leaving, at least while Mariska is still there.

He shared in a recent interview with Smashing Interviews: “I made a statement that I’ll be there until Mariska leaves. I think the show is Mariska’s show.

“I don’t think Mariska can be replaced, and fortunately, she’s still out buying s**t.

“So as long as she keeps spending money, I think I’ve got a job.”

He continued, joking: “If Mariska starts saving money and liquidating, I’ll start getting worried. I’ll be like, ‘Okay. We’ve got to book a tour. We’ve got to get on the road.’”

Ice-T accidentally sparked rumors himself that he was departing SVU after sharing a behind-the-scenes post last month.

Fans began worrying that he might be saying goodbye to the series after he posted a video of himself inside a car as cameras and TV magic worked around him.

It was the caption that had followers starting to get concerned.

Ice-T wrote alongside the video: “SVU behind the scenes from Friday night. Filming my character FIN’s episode #SVUSeason24”

Confused fans, perhaps reading the note too quickly, started to wonder if he’s leaving the show and currently filming his last episode.

One upset social media user wrote: “What?!?!?! Noooooooo!”

Another asked: “You leaving SVU? If so, what a run.”

A third fan begged: “Ice, please tell me you mean your character ‘fin”’ and not fin as in final episode.”

Many helpful people pointed out to the concerned parties that Ice-T’s character simply has the nickname of Fin.

They explained that, in this circumstance, the actor didn’t seem to be using the term fin to note his final episode on the show was in the works, but rather that he was working on a centric episode.

The episode officially aired last week, on the actor’s birthday.

Mariska revealed at Ice-T’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony that she calls him IcyCredit: Reuters

She told Savannah, though, that the actress is the only one allowed to call him thatCredit: Getty Images – Getty