‘Matlock’
David Del Rio Kicked Off CBS Present …
Accused of Sexual Assault
Revealed
“Matlock” star David Del Rio has been kicked off the CBS present … and it is as a result of some critical allegations, TMZ has realized.
A supply with direct data tells TMZ … David was escorted off the Paramount lot final week as quickly because the allegations have been reported.
We hear the actor has been accused of sexually assaulting actress Leah Lewis on Paramount property.
His character Billy Martinez — one of many major ensemble of the Kathy Bates-starring reboot — might be instantly written off, CBS Studios confirmed. He is appeared in 20 episodes.
The sequence has a pre-planned hiatus in October and November upon completion of the primary half of the season. “Matlock” Season 2 premieres Sunday on CBS.
We have reached out to CBS Studios for extra info and a rep for David for remark … to this point, no phrase again.
