Why did SVU fans hate Detective Chester Lake so much?

I guess it’s a hot take to say that I liked this guy. But clearly most don’t feel the same as the reason for his removal was “fan backlash” because there was “too many people already on the show.” Okay? What does that make SVU now? We have so many new detectives at this point that it’s not countable. But I liked Chester because I thought he was witty, entertaining, smart, and overall memorable for his personality. I just thought he had so much potential and I wish he’d stay on the show. I don’t know, what do yall think?

I guess it’s a hot take to say that I liked this guy. But clearly most don’t feel the same as the reason for his removal was “fan backlash” because there was “too many people already on the show.” Okay? What does that make SVU now? We have so many new detectives at this point that it’s not countable. But I liked Chester because I thought he was witty, entertaining, smart, and overall memorable for his personality. I just thought he had so much potential and I wish he’d stay on the show. I don’t know, what do yall think?