After it had been reported yesterday that Damon Gupton had been fired from Criminal Minds, it turns out those reports weren't wrong. Today CBS and ABC Studios have confirmed that those reports are accurate. Gupton tweeted about losing his job on the June 11 saying that he appreciated a inspiring tweet from Tyvis Powell as he just lost his job. Gupton joined the veteran CBS drama last fall, following the abrupt exit of original cast member Thomas Gibson. Gupton was one of several new series regulars added this past season, along with Paget Brewster, who returned as a regular, reprising her role as Prentiss; Adam Rodriguez as FBI Agent Luke Alvez; and Aisha Tyler, who was promoted as Dr. Tara Lewis. It is unclear whether Criminal Minds will bring in a new regular cast member to fill the void left by Gupton’s exit. Gupton’s departure is part of a creative change on the show. It was foreshadowed in the recent Season 12 finale, which finished with a cliffhanger, in which several agents, Gupton’s Walker, as well as Prentiss, Rossi, JJ, Tara and Alvez and Walker, were ambushed, with their SUVs getting their tires blowed out and then being rammed by an 18-wheeler at high speed. Whether or not Gupton will appear in the Season 13 premiere to say goodbye to his character remains unknown. But the most likely explanation for Gupton's absence from the upcoming Season 13 will be that his character was killed in the car accident. Criminal Minds, from ABC Studios and CBS TV Studios, recently signed new deals with veterans Joe Mantegna and Matthew Gray Gubler for the upcoming 13th season. Meanwhile, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook have been holding out, seeking parity with their male co-stars. Criminal Minds returns with it's 13th Season on Wednesday, September 27 at 10/9c on CBS.
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jacksays
6/13/2017 03:43:43 am
"blowed out"
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PurpleGirl
6/14/2017 07:59:25 pm
Just practice some forgiveness and bring Hotch and Morgan back. People make mistakes, but they are also capable of change.
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