Thomas Gibson Dismissed from 'Criminal Minds'

— -- Actor Thomas Gibson has been dismissed from "Criminal Minds," ABC News has confirmed.

A statement issued by the producers of the show, ABC Studios and CBS Television Studios, confirmed the actor's exit, with details to come at a later time.

"There were creative differences on the set and a disagreement. I regret that it occurred," Gibson, 54, said Thursday in a statement to People magazine. "We all want to work together as a team to make the best show possible. We always have and we always will."

Gibson has played Aaron Hotchner on the CBS drama, now entering its 12th season, since the show's premiere in 2005.

"I love 'Criminal Minds' and have put my heart and soul into it for the last twelve years. I had hoped to see it through to the end, but that won't be possible now," he told ABC News in a statement. "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."