Matlock Drama: David Del Rio's Wife Condemns Co-Star Leah Lewis Amid Allegations
MATLOCK MESS: David Del Rio Axed from Show After Sexual Assault Allegation, Wife Katherine Fires Back with Scathing Posts
The drama-filled world of Hollywood has struck again, and this time it's all about the embattled cast members of the popular TV show Matlock. In a shocking turn of events, actor David Del Rio has been reportedly fired from the series after an allegation of sexual assault was made against him. But what's even more juicy is his wife Katherine's fiery response to the situation.
According to sources close to the production, Del Rio, 38, allegedly got into trouble with his co-star Leah Lewis, 28, on set back in September 26. The incident led to an internal investigation, and eventually, CBS Studios was alerted to the situation. As a result, Del Rio was escorted off the set by none other than executive producer Eric Christian Olsen.
But that's not all - sources claim that Del Rio has been written out of the show for good, with his character Billy Martinez no longer appearing in future episodes. The news comes as a shock to fans of the Kathy Bates-led series, which is currently filming its second season.
Lewis broke her silence on the controversy by posting a heartfelt message on Instagram, thanking fans for their support and letting everyone know that she's moving forward with love and strength. But little did she know that Del Rio's wife Katherine had something to say about it too.
Taking to her own Instagram Stories, Katherine branded Lewis "the most disturbing human being" she'd ever met, sharing a close-up shot of Leah's face. The scathing post was followed by another one where Katherine mocked Lewis' response to the controversy word for word, posting a photo with her own mother and writing: "Mom is here. We are moving forward in love and strength after what Leah did to our family."
However, it seems that both posts have since been deleted - but not before they made their way onto the internet and sparked a heated debate among fans.
The controversy surrounding Del Rio's departure from Matlock has left many wondering about the allegations against him. According to TMZ, Del Rio is accused of sexually assaulting Lewis on Paramount property, an allegation that he vehemently denies.
But what's even more interesting is that just last month, Lewis spoke highly of her co-star Del Rio in an interview with Us Weekly. "David Del Rio, who plays Billy, who plays kind of, like, my counterpart, I’ve learned so much about comedy from him," she gushed. "He comes from a theater background, so it’s like we’re always dancing and twinkling around set."
The show's stars, including Bates and Beau Bridges, have been tight-lipped about the situation, but one thing is for sure - this scandal has left fans of the show stunned.
Matlock, which premiered last year, was renewed for a second season just two episodes into its first. The show follows Bates' character Madeline Matlock as she navigates the cutthroat world of law, using her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: this scandal has left the cast of Matlock reeling, and it's anyone's guess what will happen next. Will Del Rio face the consequences of his alleged actions? Only time will tell.
In related news, Del Rio's Instagram post from late July still lingers in our minds - where he celebrated 12 years with his wife Katherine, calling her "Flower Child." Little did they know that their relationship would be put to the test just a few short months later.
