‘Criminal Minds’ actor fired for after on-set incident

The dismissal follows news that the actor - who had been on the veteran procedural since its start - kicked a writer on-set. As of Thursday, Gibson was facing a two-episode suspension following the incident.

His character, Aaron Hotchner, was to be written out of both episodes, with that now turning into being written out of the series on which he has starred for 11 seasons.

In addition to his starring role, Gibson also directed six episodes and was set to direct another in season 12, but that was nixed following the suspension.

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“Thomas Gibson has been dismissed from Criminal Minds,” according to a statement from ABC Studios and CBS Studios. “Creative details for how the character’s exit will be addressed in the show will be announced at a later date.”

Gibson’s spokeswoman released this statement on behalf of the actor: “There were creative differences on the set and a disagreement. I regret that it occurred. We all want to work together as a team to make the best show possible. We always have and we always will.”

Gibson is voicing his disappointment about being forced to leave the show.

“I love Criminal Minds and have put my heart and soul into it for the last twelve years,” Gibson said in a statement provided by his representatives. “I had hoped to see it through to the end, but that won’t be possible now. I would just like to say thank you to the writers, producers, actors, our amazing crew, and, most importantly, the best fans that a show could ever hope to have.”

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