David Del Rio Fired: Matlock Sexual Assault Allegation
- Actor David Del Rio has been terminated from his role on the CBS series *Matlock* after an internal investigation stemming from an incident involving a female co-star.
- The nature of the incident remains unclear.However, it prompted an internal investigation by CBS, ultimately leading to Del Rio's removal from the set.
- Variety reports that Del Rio's character will be written out of the series as production continues on the second season.
David Del Rio Fired From CBS’s *Matlock* Following Internal Inquiry
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Actor David Del Rio has been terminated from his role on the CBS series *Matlock* after an internal investigation stemming from an incident involving a female co-star. The firing occurred last week, according to Variety.
Incident Details and Del Rio’s Role
The nature of the incident remains unclear.However, it prompted an internal investigation by CBS, ultimately leading to Del Rio’s removal from the set. He played billy martinez, a first-year associate at Jacobson Moore, on the reboot of the classic legal drama *Matlock*.
Variety reports that Del Rio’s character will be written out of the series as production continues on the second season. As of this report,more than half of the season had already been filmed.
CBS Response and Future of the Show
CBS has not yet announced how it will address Del Rio’s previous scenes in the completed portion of the season. With the second season scheduled to premiere in less than a week, the network faces a time constraint in making this decision.
The original *Matlock* series, starring Andy Griffith, aired on NBC from 1986 to 1995. The reboot, starring Kathy Bates in the title role, premiered in 2024. The current situation raises questions about how CBS will navigate the remaining episodes and maintain the show’s momentum.
Background on *Matlock*
The original *Matlock* was a popular legal drama known for its folksy charm and the character of Benjamin Matlock, a brilliant but unconventional attorney. The reboot aims to recapture that spirit while updating the premise for a modern audience. Kathy Bates took on the role of Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant but unconventional attorney who rejoins the workforce after retiring.