The entertainment world was shaken when David Del Rio fired from the CBS legal drama Matlock amid serious accusations. Deadline reports that the actor was abruptly let go following an allegation of sexual assault by his co-star, Leah Lewis.
David Del Rio Fired from Matlock After Sexual Assault Allegation
Sources say the alleged incident occurred on September 26 and was reported October 2. Shortly thereafter, David Del Rio fired from the show and escorted off the lot the same day as the investigation began.
In Matlock, Del Rio portrayed Billy Martinez, a junior attorney working alongside Leah Lewis’s character. With David Del Rio fired, the show’s writers now face the task of writing his character out mid-season — a sudden shift that’s disrupting ongoing plotlines.
@onlinemagazinenews ‘Matlock’s David Del Rio Fired Over Alleged Sexual Assault Against Costar Leah Lewis 😮 #shorts The alleged incident was reported in late September — and within days, David Del Rio was removed from the show and escorted off set… ✅ Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to our channel for more celebrity updates! What do you think — was CBS right to act so quickly, or should they have waited for the investigation to finish? 🤔 Drop your comments below! 💬👇 🌟 To learn more about the latest news, click the link in the bio! #daviddelrio #leahlewis #matlock #viralMoments ♬ original sound – Online Magazine News
CBS Studios has not publicly commented beyond acknowledging his departure, while production continues and the Matlock cast adjusts to the fallout of why David Del Rio fired happened so suddenly.
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