"Criminal Minds" Season 12 is facing a number of controversies but no one can control its coming release. With the exit of Shemar Moore and the dismissal of Thomas Gibson, many now wonder how the procedural crime drama will unfold and feature the departure of Agent Hotchner.
Thomas Gibson's Exit In 'Criminal Minds' Season 12
According to Cinema Blend (via Inquisitr), there is a possibility that Agent Hotchner will be sent to a new mission that may cause his death. There are also swirling rumors that Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster) will replace him. However, fans should only take it with a grain of salt as the "Criminal Minds" Season 12 writers are not yet revealing how fans will witness Thomas Gibson's exit. Aisha Tyler, on the other hand, revealed that she knows how the role of the 54-year-old star will take off.
"I know what's going to happen, but I cannot tell you. I do know what's going to happen, but I'm sworn to secrecy," Aisha Tyler said. The talk show host revealed that fans are quite upset with Thomas Gibson's exit as he has been part of the show for a long time now. However, although Agent Hotchner will not be seen in the coming episodes of "The Criminal Minds" Season 12, she promised that fans will still enjoy the show.
Other Stars In 'Criminal Minds' Season 12 Episode 1
In fact, it was proved by CBS as it recently released the official synopsis and some snaps of "Criminal Minds" Season 12 Episode 1 "The Crimson King." The photos gave a glimpse of the FBI Fugitive Task Force leader Luke Alvarez (Adam Rodriguez) joining the BAU. He will be the one responsible to guide the team in searching for the 13 dangerous fugitives from the last season, International Business Times reported.
Other stars who will be seen in "Criminal Minds" Season 12 Episode 1 are Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Aisha Tyler, Thomas Gibson and Kirsten Vangsness. Agent Hotchner, too, will still be seen in episodes one and two. "Criminal Minds" Season 12 will return on Sept. 28 on CBS.
