David Del Rio’s spouse Katherine publicly took intention at Leah Lewis after her husband was fired from Matlock after being accused of sexual assault.
Taking to her Instagram Tales on Thursday, October 9, Katherine, 33, shared a close-up photograph of Lewis, 28.
Throughout Lewis’ face, Katherine wrote, “That is probably the most disturbing human being I’ve ever met.”
Earlier within the day, Lewis had been following Katherine’s Instagram account. Nonetheless, it now seems that Lewis is not following the account and her feedback have disappeared, suggesting she could have been blocked by Katherine.
The social media put up comes after Us Weekly confirmed earlier on Thursday that David, 38, would not be a part of the Matlock solid following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.
Deadline, who broke the information, reported on Thursday that an incident involving David and Lewis allegedly occurred on September 26 and was reported to CBS on October 2.
Following the investigation, David was “fired and escorted off the lot the identical day the alleged assault was reported,” per Deadline.
In keeping with the outlet, Matlock has continued filming its second season regardless of David’s fast departure from the present. David’s character, first-year affiliate lawyer Billy Martinez, is reportedly set to be written off.
The authorized drama is on hiatus from subsequent week after wrapping up the primary half of the season, with manufacturing set to renew after Thanksgiving in November.
Us has beforehand reached out to CBS and David for remark.
After David’s abrupt departure was reported, Lewis broke her silence by way of social media the identical day.
Lewis shared a photograph of herself hugging her mom by way of her Instagram Story.
“Mother is right here, we’re shifting ahead in love and energy. I’m in good palms,” she wrote. “Thanks to all people for any sort of assist and care. Actually, we’re shifting ahead in energy.”
The actress added, “Key phrase, energy. Please, let that be the take away.”
Lewis performs first-year affiliate Sarah Franklin on Matlock, which stars Kathy Bates because the titular character. David portrayed one other first-year affiliate, who was greatest mates with Sarah. The pair labored at Jacobson Moore alongside Madeline “Matty” Matlock.
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David and Katherine, who’s an actress and chef, first crossed paths in 2010 earlier than later sparking up a relationship. Katherine attended a Broadway efficiency of Within the Heights, the place she was launched to her husband — who starred within the musical — on the stage door following the present.
After later reuniting in Los Angeles, the pair fell in love and finally acquired married in Mexico in April 2018.
The couple went on to start out a household in July 2023, welcoming their first little one, a daughter named Lilia.
“On June 20 – a day with report breaking excessive temperatures in Austin TX — our good Lilia was born after 27 hours of labor,” Katherine introduced by way of Instagram on the time. “Life has been a blissful, sleepless blur since then, and our little summer time solstice child has fully blown our minds in each method. We had no concept what to anticipate or what this might really feel like, however WOW does it surpass the hype. There’ll by no means be sufficient phrases for a way deeply we love her. Honored and really blessed to introduce you to Lilliam Kellie Wallace Del Rio III.”
David and Katherine added to their brood in March 2025, with the arrival of second daughter, Coco.
“Coco Del Rio arrived with a smile on January 20, proper within the coronary heart of a winter storm,” Katherine introduced by way of social media. “Her huge sister is totally obsessed together with her, and we’re indescribably elated and exhausted. Thanks, God on your miracles.”
Matlock returns for season 2 on CBS Monday, October 12, at 8:30 p.m. ET. Episode 2 will air on Thursday, October 16, at 9 p.m. ET.
