David Del Rio has resurfaced on Instagram after being removed from Matlock amid a sexual assault allegation.
The actor, 38, appeared in a warm family post shared by his wife, Katherine Del Rio. The pair posed with their daughters — 2-year-old Lilliam Kellie Wallace and 11-month-old Coco — in a belated Thanksgiving tribute posted on Saturday, December 6.
Alongside a collage of cheerful photos and videos, Katherine, 34, wrote, “Belated Thanksgiving fun! Deeply thankful for my family — who always show up for the girls and me.”In October, Us Weekly confirmed that Matlock would write out Del Rio’s character, Billy Martinez, for the rest of season 2. According to Deadline, the actor was “fired and escorted off the lot” on the same day that an alleged incident involving costar Leah Lewis was reported to CBS in late September.
Katherine Del Rio Stands Firm Beside Husband David Del Rio Amid ‘Matlock’ Scandal
Katherine Del Rio publicly defended her husband as controversy swirled around his exit from Matlock. She reposted a photo of Leah Lewis, 28, on her Instagram Story with a striking caption placed across Lewis’ face: “This is the most disturbing human being I have ever met.” The image was later deleted. Hours earlier, Lewis had still been following Katherine on Instagram, though she has since unfollowed her following the online jab.Sources close to the family told Us Weekly in October that Katherine chose to “stand by” David amid the fallout. “They’re a family and staying together,” an insider said. David has yet to comment publicly on his departure from the series, and his team did not respond when the news first broke David Del Rio .
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Leah Lewis Celebrates Return to ‘Matlock’ Set as Production Resumes
“And we back up and running,” Leah Lewis captioned a new photo from the Matlock set, marking her official return after the show’s production hiatus.
Earlier, her costar Beau Bridges confirmed the good news during an interview with Mario Lopez on Access Hollywood. “We’ve already finished half of the second season, and we’re getting back at it in about a week to complete the second half,” the 83-year-old actor shared. He teased that his character, Senior, “always has a few tricks up his sleeve,” hinting at intriguing developments ahead and David Del Rio .
‘Matlock’ Sets Midseason Finale Date as Series Prepares for 2026 Return
Matlock — the gender-swapped reimagining of the classic Andy Griffith legal drama, now led by Kathy Bates — will air its midseason finale on Thursday, December 11, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.
The network confirmed that the second half of the season is scheduled to premiere in February 2026, giving fans a clear timeline for when the courtroom drama will pick back up.
Leah Lewis Returns to ‘Matlock’ Set After Cast Shake-Up
“And we back up and running,” Leah Lewis wrote in a new on-set photo, confirming her return to Matlock after the show’s planned production break. Her update arrived during a time of heightened attention on the series, especially after the earlier firing of David Del Rio brought unexpected scrutiny to the show.
Lewis’ upbeat post suggested that the team is ready to move forward and refocus on the episodes ahead.
‘Matlock’ Confirms Midseason Finale Date
CBS has officially announced that Matlock — the gender-swapped revival led by Kathy Bates — will air its midseason finale on Thursday, December 11, at 9 p.m. ET.
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