Scandal on the set: actor David Del Rio fired from Matlock
10 october 2025 в 18:13
It has been a tough year for TV shows in terms of cancellations, but the cast and crew of the show Matlock on CBS starring Katie Bates are attracting attention for a different reason. The star of the series, David Del Rio, was fired from the show due to allegations of sexual violence against his co-star, Leah Lewis.
Below is a breakdown of what happened between David and Leah on the set of Matlock.
David is an actor, director, and producer from Miami, Florida. He has appeared in films such as «Pitch Perfect», - «The Belko Experiment», - and «Christmas in California», - as well as TV shows including «The Squad», - «Beauty and the Baker», - «Maggie», - and «Matlock».
David played the role of Billy Martinez in Matlock in all episodes of the first season and most of the second season, which premieres on October 12, 2025.
Several sources have reported that David’s character will be written out of the series, although he will still appear in episodes of the second season that have already been filmed.
David was fired from Matlock due to an incident with his co-star Leah, which reportedly occurred on September 26, 2025, and was reported to CBS on October 2, according to Deadline and TMZ.
Matlock executive producer Eric Christian Olsen was reportedly one of those who escorted David off the set.
While no official details about the alleged interaction between Leah and David have been presented, he was accused of sexually assaulting her on the Paramount lot — specifically, in Leah’s trailer, according to Deadline. The publication also reported that the actor was escorted off the Paramount lot in early October 2025 as a result of this.
Leah posted a photo with her mother on her Instagram Stories shortly after Deadline reported David’s firing.
«Mom is here. We are moving forward with love and strength. I am in good hands», - the actress wrote on the photo. «Thank you all for any support and care. Indeed, we are moving forward with strength. The key word is strength. Let this be the main lesson».
Meanwhile, David’s wife, Katherine Del Rio, criticized Leah as «the most troubling creature I have ever encountered» in her Instagram Stories.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1−800−656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, impartial support, as well as local resources to help with healing, recovery, and more
Below is a breakdown of what happened between David and Leah on the set of Matlock.
David is an actor, director, and producer from Miami, Florida. He has appeared in films such as «Pitch Perfect», - «The Belko Experiment», - and «Christmas in California», - as well as TV shows including «The Squad», - «Beauty and the Baker», - «Maggie», - and «Matlock».
David played the role of Billy Martinez in Matlock in all episodes of the first season and most of the second season, which premieres on October 12, 2025.
Several sources have reported that David’s character will be written out of the series, although he will still appear in episodes of the second season that have already been filmed.
David was fired from Matlock due to an incident with his co-star Leah, which reportedly occurred on September 26, 2025, and was reported to CBS on October 2, according to Deadline and TMZ.
Matlock executive producer Eric Christian Olsen was reportedly one of those who escorted David off the set.
While no official details about the alleged interaction between Leah and David have been presented, he was accused of sexually assaulting her on the Paramount lot — specifically, in Leah’s trailer, according to Deadline. The publication also reported that the actor was escorted off the Paramount lot in early October 2025 as a result of this.
Leah posted a photo with her mother on her Instagram Stories shortly after Deadline reported David’s firing.
«Mom is here. We are moving forward with love and strength. I am in good hands», - the actress wrote on the photo. «Thank you all for any support and care. Indeed, we are moving forward with strength. The key word is strength. Let this be the main lesson».
Meanwhile, David’s wife, Katherine Del Rio, criticized Leah as «the most troubling creature I have ever encountered» in her Instagram Stories.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1−800−656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, impartial support, as well as local resources to help with healing, recovery, and more
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