'Real Housewives of New York City' star LuAnn de Lesseps will guest star on 'Law & Order: SVU.' Yes, you read that right.

The Countess will play an art lover who poses semi-nude for a painter.

According to the New York Post, De Lesseps' episode airs Feb. 23. The Bravo star also appeared in an episode of 'Royal Pains.'

In other TV news ...

• Lori Loughlin has spoken out about her departure from The CW's '90210.' "I have enjoyed the past few years working on '90210' and adore all of the cast and crew, as well as the team at the CW and CBS TV Studios. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful show." Loughlin will leave the series at the end of the season. [E! Online]

• David Eigenberg will guest on 'Private Practice.' The 'Sex and the City' star will play the husband of one of Addison's patients. [TV Guide]

• NBC has ordered pilots from stars Chelsea Handler, Jack Black and Whitney Cummings. Handler's pilot is based on her book, 'Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea.' The E! comic is attached to executive produce, but not star. Cummings' pilot is about a historical reenactment park. Black's pilot follows a writer who puts himself into strange situations. [The Wrap]

• Nancy Travis has booked a role on 'Grey's Anatomy.' Travis will play Allison, a patient that takes part in Derek's Alzheimer's trial. [TV Guide]

• CBS has ordered an ensemble comedy pilot from Peter Knight and Happy Madison. The project follows a set of assistants and junior executives as they juggle life, love and work. [Deadline Hollywood]

• The State of the Union ratings dropped compared to last year. President Obama's address was seen by 43 million viewers, down 11 percent. [The Wrap]

• If you're looking for a game show-related chuckle this morning, look no further. Check out this "Great Comic That Never Happened" that imagines Batman as a 'Jeopardy!' contestant. [ComicsAlliance]