In the most stunning piece of TV news this month, Thomas Gibson is out of a job. The veteran C riminal Minds star got suspended for two weeks after kicking a writer on the set of his hit show… … and then, BOOM ! A day after this information went public, Thomas Gibson got fired . CBS executives released a short, terse statement this afternoon in which they relieved Gibson of his duties as BAU Agent Aaron Hotcher, saying: “Thomas Gibson has been dismissed from Criminal Minds. “Creative details for how the character’s exit will be addressed in the show will be announced at a later date.” Was it simply a matter of Gibson getting into the aforementioned dispute with a producer named Virgil Williams? No, it doesn’t sound that way. An earlier report alleged that Gibson also shoved an assistant director back in 2010 (the same year he was pulled over for drunk driving, FWIW) and was told to attend anger management classes as a result. The actor appears to have a history of violence on the Criminal Minds set . We can’t say for certain, but it’s therefore safe to assume that there may have been other incidents in between these two that have not yet been made public. Due to this influx of inappropriate actions, CBS felt that it had no choice but to let Gibson go. A couple hours after he was ousted from a job he held since 2005, Gibson released a statement to TV Line . “I love Criminal Minds and have put my heart and soul into it for the last 12 years,” it reads. “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.” Gibson is the lead of the show. So fans will no doubt be wondering: How is this going to work?!? We have it on strong authority that Gibson will appear on the first two episodes of Criminal Minds Season 12. His character will then be sent off on a special assignment, which coincides with Paget Brewset coming back to reprise the role of Emily Prentiss. She will assist the BAU on a case, which is a stroke of good fortunate for the drama (this was all planned out before the Gibson situation even arose). CBS obviously hopes that Brewster’s return will soften the blow of Gibson’s departure. But there are still many questions that will need to be answered as Season 12 goes along. Hotcher simply isn’t coming back, which will need to be explained, while viewers wonder if a new male lead will be brought in to take Gibson’s place. Remember: Shemar Moore departed the show as Derek Morgan just prior to Season 11 ending, so Criminal Minds has lost two key players in a matter of months. How do you feel about this huge casting decision? You’ve gotta figure producers didn’t think they had a choice if they made it so quickly, right? Will you tune in for the September 28 premiere? Think other Thomas Gibson stories will soon come out? Should he be replaced as soon as possible? Can you think of another actor you want to take over at the BAU? AHHH! We have so many questions! Here’s a look at the sort of company Gibson has now joined: View Slideshow: 18 Actors Who Were Fired From Major Roles
Courtney Stodden's had it rough lately. After an unsuccessful stint on Lifetime's The Mother/Daughter Experiment: Celebrity Edition , Stodden announced in May that she was expecting her first child with husband Dough Hutchison. “It's a bittersweet time for me right now. I'm dealing with a lot of stress and emotions surrounding life and its ups and downs,” Stodden explained. “Doug and I weren't planning on going public with this so soon. I’m only four weeks along in my pregnancy. But some things are out of your control.” Two months later, Stodden's rep confirmed that the 21-year-old suffered a miscarriage. Since then, Stodden has shared her emotional roller coaster with fans on Instagram, and shaved her head last weekend as a symbolic gesture to her baby. Still reeling from the loss, Stodden took to Instagram yesterday to chew out Brody Jenner , who insulted her during The Hills reunion. When asked who would play Stephanie Pratt on a movie version of the popular show, Jenner offered up Courtney Stodden. “That's what you get, Stephanie for talking sh–,” Jenner teased after Pratt said Keanu Reeves should play the DJ. Stodden was not amused. “Oh my God, don’t even get me started on that Brody Jenner. He’s an a**hole, seriously,” Stodden, wearing short shorts, a red bra and matching turban, said. “One, he’s derogatory toward women. Basically, categorizing women as if they’re talentless regardless of how they look. “Two, kicking a woman when she’s down. I have being dealing with so much lately. Your timing is s**t, Brody,” she said into the camera. ““Three, I don’t think you can act. So why don’t we do an act-off. I challenge you to one. I can act circles around you’re a**. So an act-off or f**k off.” Is this like a walk-off? Is David Bowie's hologram going to call it?
Brendan Dassey was just 17 years old when he was convicted of helping his uncle Steven Avery with the murder of Teresa Halbach . Now, in a turn of events that’s sure to please many fans of the popular Netflix documentary Making a Murderer , a judge has ordered that Dassey be released from prison after six failed appeals and nearly a decade behind bars. Multiple news outlets reported moments ago that a federal judge in Wisconsin ruled that Dassey’s constitutional rights were violated when police coerced a confession from him when he was just 16 years old. As Murderer viewers know, it was more than just his youth that made Dassey vulnerable to the investigators’ highly questionable methods. The Wisconsin native has been diagnosed with multiple intellectual and emotional disabilities. The documentary series shocked millions with scenes that showed the ways in which Dassey was manipulated during his interrogation and his lack of understanding of the severity of what was taking place: Brendan Dassey Confession “Dassey’s borderline to below average intellectual ability likely made him more susceptible to coercive pressures than a peer of higher intellect,” his judge said today The judge also stated that he took issue with Dassey’s insufficient representation during his trial. Dassey’s first attorney, Len Kachinsky, permitted him to be interrogated without the presence of counsel. Clearly, this is good news for Dassey and his family, but they’re not out of the woods yet. Prosecutors have 90 days to decide if they want to re-try the case. Dassey’s uncle, Steven Avery is still appealing his conviction of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Police and prosecutors believe Dassey and Avery murdered Halbach, a local photographer, in 2005. The cases became the subject of intense public interest when Murderer debuted on Netflix last year. View Slideshow: 18 Celebrities Who May Have Killed People
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