The drama continues behind the scenes of Criminal Minds. Recently, we reported that star Thomas Gibson has been fired from season 12 of the CBS series after an on-set altercation. What we want to know is: Will you watch the new season without him?
The actor has played Special Agent Aaron Hotchner since the show began in 2005. The cast also includes Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Kirsten Vangsness.
Gibson is far from the first series regular to leave the show. Season 12 will be the first season without fan-favorite Shemar Moore, who left at the end of season 11. Recently, Moore uploaded a video on Instagram that seems to address Gibson’s firing, Zap2It reports.
In the video, Moore suggests Gibson may have had it coming:
I’ll just say this: I believe in karma. Good things happen to good people. Honest people. Hard-working people. Humble people. People who believe in basic goodness … Treat people how you expect them to treat you. Celebrate yourself and celebrate your blessings, as you should, but just know that you’re not better than anybody.”
Season 12 of Criminal Minds premieres on September 28th. The first two episodes were supposedly completed prior to Gibson’s dismissal and it’s unclear how the writers will handle his character’s departure.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Criminal Minds? Will you watch season 12 without Thomas Gibson?
I will not watch Season 12. My favorite Wed. night Show will not be the same without Thomas Gibson…. Bring him back !!
I will not watch Season 12. My favorite Wed. night show, will not be the same without Thomas Gibson… Bring him back please…. 🙁
I cant believe the way this was handled. I will only watch what Thomas is on. My family has followed his family for years, I assure you what ever version of the story you hear it was provoked. You honestly think most people would not react? Thomas was certainly not the only part of the crew who had questionable behavior since 2005. Much love and appreciation for the Gibson family in all your future endeavors.
I’m looking forward to Season 12! :-)!
So am I
No! sorry I won’t be watching Season 12 without Thomas Gibson, he’s been with the series from the start, the whole incident has been totally over exaggerated & very poorly handled..
I have watched this show since day 1 and still miss Gideon. I don’t tape this show I watch it faithfully at 9:00. I know that he did wrong but I believe something could have been worked out for the sake of the fans and the show. It will no longer be my favorite show and will now tape it and watch it when I can.
They worked it out the first time he shoved a crew member. This time he got fired.
It’s because he keeps taking it too far and last time he didn’t kick or hurt anyone this time he did
No I will not watch season 12 without Thomas Gibson not unless they bring him back. So after I catch up on all seasons I am completely stopping watching criminal minds. No Gibson No watching.
I will not watch season 12 without Thomas Gibson.
No I will not watch BAU without Mr. Gibson or Mr. Shemar, much too important let go. Good bye CM.
I personally do not believe the DUI nor the video shenanigans should have been factored into this situation. The incident of the producer being shoved should have been the only one taken into consideration. I believe had there been stronger repercussions in that incident, perhaps none of this would have happened. I think ego’s, some arrogance and holier-than-thou- attitudes go hand in hand with some shows, especially with ensemble casts such as Criminal Minds. Regardless of the show there will always be one or two cast members that have that “it’s all about me” mind set. Having said that, as… Read more »
I think what factored in more was the previous incident where he got angry and shoved a crew member. He was sent to anger management for that.
I agree with still watching but I don’t agree that the show will spiral down hill without him cause that’s not true your not giving any faith to any of the other people on the show who don’t have violence issues like Thomas did. It’s like your saying they don’t matter Thomas wasn’t holding the show together even if he was it was selfless of him to react with violence
Jessica and Rya: He was defending himself but this article is one sided. It was Gibson who freaking walked away when the other guy continued to come aggressively towards him. You guys really need to get your facts straight before you say things that don’t make sense.
And other cast members did see what happened and backed Thomas Gibsons report on what happened. We never see the other offender on the screen. So who needs him. This guy has been trouble in other programs too. Get Gibson back or get rid of that Virgil whatever. Who needs him.
I will not watch Criminal Minds without Thomas Gibson on the show. I think there are certain people that a show can’t go on without. He is one of them for me. There are others on the show that like but I can’t watch it .
Most believe Shemar’s comments were in reference to the lawsuit he had just won. No Hotch = No Criminal Minds for me!
You are right because you are a fan. Shemar was talking about a guy who stole $60,000 from him, he took to court and won. The media rehash the same dam lie because they want to create drama to advertise for season 12, which I will NOT be watching
I will not watch season 12 of Criminal minds without Thomas Gibson he deserves to be on there with the rest of the original cast members he didn’t do anything really bad to deserve getting fired
This was the second time he physically assaulted a crew member.
For sure I will continue to watch the series, it’s my favourite, I learned English just to be able to watch them without needed to wait for the French version to get translated. No one should be allowed to use violence at work, it’s good also for actor.
I won’t be watching. I disagree with the shoddy way this was done. I also feel Virgil Williams should have been fired for his part in this. Mr. Williams is a man who thinks rape jokes are appropriate and funny. He also thinks that seeing the female stars in trouble is ‘hot and sexy’ I won’t promote anything CBS or ABC Entertainment do in any shape or form.
I agree, he should be fired as well.
What a creep that Virgil whatever his name is. What a sleeze bag.