Thomas Gibson fired from 'Criminal Minds' after kicking writer
Looks like Thomas Gibson won't be returning to work, after all.
The "Criminal Minds" star has been let go following an on-set incident in which he kicked a writer.
"Thomas Gibson has been dismissed from 'Criminal Minds,'" CBS Television Studios and production company ABC Studios jointly told TheWrap on Friday. "Creative details for how the character's exit will be addressed in the show will be announced at a later date."
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The matter was officially taken up with CBS after the writer had complained to his agent. Gibson, who was also directing the episode, was put on ice for two episodes. For his part, Gibson said he kicked the staffer in retaliation after the writer became "aggressive."
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"There were creative differences on the set and a disagreement," the actor told us in a statement. "I regret that it occurred. We all want to work together as a team to make the best show possible. We always have and always will."
A person with knowledge of the incident told us that there were no injuries or bruising.
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