Her message was widely circulated before being deleted.
Who Is David Del Rio?
David Del Rio is best known for his roles in Pitch Perfect, Grease Live!, and ABC’s The Baker and the Beauty. On Matlock, he portrayed Billy Martinez, a young lawyer who works alongside Madeleine Matlock (played by Kathy Bates) and Sarah Franklin (played by Leah Lewis).
His sudden firing has left fans speculating how the show will retool its second season without one of its central cast members.
Social Media Fallout
Following news of the firing, Del Rio’s wife, Katherine Del Rio, appeared to respond on Instagram with a pointed message allegedly aimed at Lewis. Her post read:
“This is the most disturbing human I have ever met.”
That post, along with Lewis’s statement, has since been deleted. Katherine later posted a mirrored message referencing her mother, echoing Leah’s earlier tone but claiming that Leah had “hurt their family.”
Trump Announces Gaza Peace Deal Between Israel and Hamas, Promising Ceasefire and Hostage Release
Impact on Matlock Season 2
Despite the scandal, Matlock Season 2 is still slated to premiere on Sunday, October 12, before moving to its regular Thursday time slot. The first episodes will likely still feature Del Rio, but producers are expected to rewrite the remaining scripts during the midseason hiatus to phase out his character.
