Behind-the-scenes chaos: Why Criminal Minds star Thomas Gibson was fired after explosive on-set confrontation
Thomas Gibson, the famous star of the TV series “Criminal Minds”, has just been fired after being aggressive with a screenwriter on set
Recently, on the set of the popular TV series *Criminal Minds*, actor Thomas Gibson got into an argument with a screenwriter. This fight quickly led to CBS’s decision to suspend Thomas from work.
According to sources, Thomas Gibson – at the age of 54 – kicked a screenwriter. Notably, this is not the first time the actor has committed violence on set. Previously, he had a fight with a producer of the film, forcing Thomas to attend a special course to learn how to control his anger.
Initially, CBS only planned to suspend Thomas Gibson and temporarily remove his character from *Criminal Minds* for two episodes. However, after a comprehensive review, the production team of the film decided to fire him completely. This means that the role that Thomas has played for many years will have to be rewritten or completely disappear from the plot.
In a joint statement from ABC Studios and CBS Studios, the producers said: “Thomas Gibson has been dismissed from the cast of *Criminal Minds*. We will release creative details explaining his departure in due course.”
Thomas Gibson has been a regular on *Criminal Minds* since 2005, appearing in all 11 seasons. The decision to remove him from the show has come as a shock to loyal fans of the hit series. Thomas Gibson expressed his deep disappointment over the move, saying: “I love *Criminal Minds* and have dedicated my life to it for the past 12 years. I had hoped to see it through to the end, but that is no longer possible.”
In an emotional statement to the *Hollywood Reporter*, Thomas added: “I just want to thank the writers, the producers, my co-stars, our incredible production team and, most of all, the most amazing fans a movie could have. You have been a huge source of support and I will always be grateful.”
