In August 2016, fans of were left stunned when Thomas Gibson, the actor behind the beloved character Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner, was abruptly dismissed from the show. His exit was not part of the storyline, leading to widespread speculation and curiosity about the real reasons behind his departure.
The catalyst for Gibson's dismissal was an on-set altercation with writer-producer Virgil Williams during the filming of a Season 12 episode. Reports indicate that Gibson kicked Williams in the shin after a disagreement over a scene he was directing. Initially, Gibson was suspended for two episodes, but the situation escalated, leading to his termination. CBS and ABC Studios released a joint statement confirming his dismissal, citing the incident as the primary reason.
This altercation was not an isolated incident. Prior to the 2016 event, Gibson had been involved in other on-set conflicts. In 2010, he reportedly shoved an assistant director, resulting in mandatory anger management classes. Additionally, sources described Gibson as having a "mercurial personality," with some crew members finding his behavior challenging.
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