With the Season 2 premiere of Matlock just days away in the 2025 TV schedule, the buzz around the show is unfortunately centered on former cast member David Del Rio being fired due to sexual assault allegations involving costar Leah Lewis, another series regular. Just hours after news broke that Del Rio had been fired, Lewis spoke up with a reaction that indicates that she's getting the support she needs.
The series of events with Del Rio's firing was set in motion after an alleged incident on September 26 involving Leah Lewis, with CBS Studios pursuing an internal investigation. The allegations were reportedly made on October 2, with Del Rio escorted off set on the same day, with executive producer (and former NCIS: LA star) Eric Christian Olsen in attendance.
