Matlock Star David Del Rio Booted From Cbs Over Sexual Assault Claims In La

Drama on the Matlock Set: David Del Rio Fired Amid Allegations

Hollywood’s latest scandal is straight out of a Tinseltown script, and it’s hitting close to home right here in LA. David Del Rio, a rising star on CBS’s Matlock reboot, has been given the boot from the Paramount series after serious sexual assault allegations surfaced. The 38-year-old actor, who’s been filming the second season of the hit legal drama, was reportedly escorted off the Los Angeles set on Wednesday, October 8, with executive producer Eric Christian Olsen among those showing him the door.

This isn’t just another day in SoCal’s entertainment jungle - it’s a full-blown crisis for the production team. Sources spilled to Deadline that Del Rio’s firing came hot on the heels of claims he assaulted co-star Leah Lewis during an incident allegedly occurring on September 26. With the red carpet buzz for Matlock’s second season just heating up, this bombshell has everyone in the industry talking.

Behind the Scenes: Allegations and Investigation

The details are still murky, but the impact is crystal clear. CBS has launched a full investigation into the allegations, and filming has soldiered on despite the chaos. With the incident dropping just days before a pre-planned hiatus, the timing couldn’t be worse - production is set to pick back up after Thanksgiving, but not with Del Rio in the picture.

'This kind of behavior has no place in Hollywood or anywhere else - we’re all waiting to see how CBS handles this mess,' a source close to the production told us.

Meanwhile, Matlock’s writers are scrambling to rewrite scripts and figure out how to erase Del Rio’s character, Billy Martinez - a first-year associate at Jacobson Moore - from the storyline. It’s a tough break for a show that’s been riding high as a reboot of the 1986 classic starring Andy Griffith. For those not in the know, the current series features Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as the brilliant lawyer Madeline Matlock, bringing some serious star power to the screen.

Who’s Involved? The Actors at the Center of the Storm

David Del Rio wasn’t just a background player - his character frequently shared the screen with Leah Lewis, who plays Sarah Franklin, another lawyer in the drama. Del Rio had previously sung the praises of his co-stars, even taking credit for Lewis’s casting during an interview with Hello! magazine. He also gushed over working with Bates, calling it a 'joy' to collaborate with someone who’s worked with legends like Rob Reiner and Mike Nichols.

But now, that camaraderie is overshadowed by scandal. Lewis, the alleged victim, hasn’t made a public statement yet, and The Mirror US has reached out to Del Rio’s reps for comment. For fans of the show, this is a gut punch, especially with Season 2 set to premiere on October 12 - talk about Malibu-style drama crashing the party.

David Del Rio’s Hollywood Journey and Personal Life

Del Rio’s career has been a steady climb up the Hollywood ladder since his debut in 2009 on Nickelodeon’s The Troop. He’s popped up on Broadway in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights and starred in projects like Pitch Perfect, Road Head, and The Baker and the Beauty. But this latest news might be a major roadblock on his SoCal success story.

Off-screen, Del Rio’s life seems far from the drama of the allegations. He’s married to actress Katherine Del Rio, tying the knot in a dreamy Mexico ceremony in April 2018. The couple now lives in Texas with their two-year-old daughter and a newborn they welcomed earlier this year. How this scandal will ripple through his personal life remains to be seen.

What’s Next for Matlock?

As LA’s entertainment scene watches this unfold, the big question is: what’s next for Matlock? With CBS standing firm on their investigation, fans are left wondering how the show will pivot without one of its key players. The reboot has been a nostalgic hit, blending old-school charm with fresh faces, but this scandal could cast a long shadow over its sophomore season.

For now, all eyes are on the network and the set - which, for LA locals, is just another day of high-stakes drama in our backyard. Will Matlock bounce back with the same grit as a Venice Beach comeback story? Only time will tell, but we’ll be keeping tabs on every twist and turn.