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Matlock returns to CBS this weekend, but there has been a cast shake-up behind the scenes as a member of the cast has been fired after a sexual assault investigation earlier this month.
According to Deadline, David Del Rio (above, right) was let go from the series on October 2nd after a reported incident with co-star Leah Lewis (above, left) on September 26th.
The following was revealed about the impact the firing will have on the series:
“Filming on Matlock continued after Del Rio’s firing. Matlock is set to go on a pre-planned hiatus next week after wrapping the first half of Season 2 this week, with production slated to resume after Thanksgiving. Given the sudden nature of Del Rio’s departure, the Matlock creative team will have to rework scripts to write his character off.”
Leah Lewis went on Instagram to speak about the incident after the news of Del Rio’s firing broke in the media. She said, “Mom is here. We’re moving forward in love and strength. I’m in good hands. Thank you to everybody for any kind of support and care. Truly, we’re moving forward in strength. Key word, strength. Let that be the takeaway.”
Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, and Jason Ritter also star in the CBS series, which follows “Matty” Matlock (Bates) after she decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm.
What do you think? Do you watch this CBS series? Are you shocked by Del Rio’s firing?
I watch Matlock every Thursday
After a correction and reading it again I find what he did wrong
It would appear innocent until proven guilty no long exist
An investigation was conducted by his employer and he was found guilty and fired immediately.
Thank-you for the correction
She is Gay , why a straight dude is going to do something with girl like her??? some feminist are the worst , also i know that the wife of this dude posted something about this girl that is a horrible human being, referring to Lewis.
Not gay, she plays a gay woman.
A guy was accused of sexual misconduct and his employer investigated and fired him. So, it’s the woman’s fault? His wife says she wasn’t a good person so her husband should get a free pass? That’s messed up.
If there was a sexual assault investigation, where is the arrest and charging?
The wording makes me think that we have an allegation but no proof, indicating being guilty until proven innocent.
Is not she gay in real life ? also in the show ? why he would do something to her ? also she was gay in Nancy Drew or im wrong ? feminism is a curse for guys.
That’s why it’s called acting. I hope they did a full investigation. I found normally the woman’s word is taken for granted 100%.
A guy was accused of sexual misconduct and his employer investigated and fired him. If there was no proof, he would be able to sue the company for being fired so I’m sure they have proof. Since he was a series regular, I bet they didn’t want to fire him but felt they had to. Not every sexual misconduct issue at a workplace is reported to the police. Maybe it has been and they are investigating.
Can’t wait for season 2. Love the show!