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Matlock’ Actor David Del Rio Fired After Studio Probe Into Sexual Assault Allegation

CBS Studios confirmed his exit as the series rewrites episodes ahead of Sunday’s Season 2 premiere.

Overview

  • Sources say the alleged incident occurred on September 26 and involved co-star Leah Lewis, with TMZ reporting it happened on Paramount property.
  • The allegation was reported to production on October 2, triggering an internal investigation and Del Rio’s same-day removal from the lot.
  • Executive producer Eric Christian Olsen was among those who escorted Del Rio off the premises, according to multiple reports.
  • CBS Studios confirmed Del Rio has left the show and declined further comment, and no criminal charges or public filings have been reported.
  • Filming has continued with about half of Season 2 completed, writers will write out the Billy Martinez character, and a pre-planned hiatus begins next week before production resumes after Thanksgiving.