[Warning: The following contains discussion of sexual assault.]

David Del Rio was fired from Matlock days before the Season 2 premiere after an alleged sexual assault and subsequent internal investigation from CBS Studios. The assault involved his costar, Leah Lewis , who plays Sarah Franklin. Del Rio played Billy Martinez, and he shared most of his scenes with Lewis. CBS confirmed to TV Insider that Del Rio’s Billy will be written off the show after its pre-planned hiatus from October to November, but fans on Reddit are discussing whether Billy should be recast instead.

Matlock Season 2 debuted on Sunday, October 12, and featured an update on Billy’s paternity story involving ex-girlfriend Claudia. Season 2 Episode 2 airs on Thursday, October 16, at Matlock‘s regular time, 9/8c. De

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