“Matlock” star David Del Rio has reportedly been fired from the show after allegedly sexually assaulting a co-star.

Del Rio, 38, was accused of assaulting Leah Lewis on Paramount property , sources told Deadline on Thursday. The alleged incident occurred on Sept. 26.

The assault was first reported on Oct. 2, and Del Rio was escorted off the “Matlock” set that same day, the sources said. His character, Billy Martinez, will reportedly be written off the show .

Del Rio was one of the main actors on the series, with his character appearing in all 19 episodes of the first season. Lewis, 28, also appeared in all episodes as the character Sarah Franklin.

While the first half of the second season has already been filmed and will premiere on Sunday, the show has a pre-scheduled break

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