US Edition‘Matlock’ Boss Says David Del Rio’s Final Episode Already Aired
David Del Rio was fired after a CBS Studios sexual-assault investigation; his character's story will end off-screen while new recurring cast members join the series.
- Earlier this week, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman said David Del Rio's last on‑screen appearance is in Episode 7, confirming Billy Martinez's storyline will conclude off‑camera.
- After an internal probe, Del Rio was dismissed in October by CBS Studios following sexual assault allegations lodged by a co‑star, and Henry Haber is not joining as his replacement, Urman said earlier this week.
- Hot off the presses, there are two new additions to the recurring cast: Sarah Wright Olsen as Gwen and newcomer Henry Haber as Hunter, a younger associate described as a 'bro' to shift office dynamics.
- The merger storyline will have characters acting unpredictably and ties into Billy's off‑screen ending, while Olympia Lawrence, character played by Skye P. Marshall, and Matty, character, set the tone and the Wellbrexa storyline concludes by season's end.
- Season 2 premiered on October 12 with 13.4 million viewers in L+35, and the mid‑season finale 'Call It a Christmas Gift' airs Thursday at 9 p.m., returning February 26.
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How David Del Rio's Character Billy Martinez Was Written Off 'Matlock' (Spoilers)
David Del Rio will no longer be appearing on Matlock. The 38-year-old actor’s final episode on the CBS series aired last week and the way his character Billy Martinez was written off has been revealed. Warning: spoilers ahead if you’re not caught up! Keep reading to find out more… In the ...
How David Del Rio’s Character Billy Martinez Was Written Off ‘Matlock’ (Spoilers) | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
David Del Rio will no longer be appearing on Matlock. The 38-year-old actor’s final episode on the CBS series aired last week and the way his character Billy Martinez was written off has been revealed. Warning: spoilers ahead if you’re not caught up! Keep reading to find out more… In the mid-season finale that aired Thursday (December 11), it was revealed that Billy took a personal day off from work work and he later learned that his girlfriend …
‘Matlock’ Boss on Making ‘Creative Changes’ to Write Out David Del Rio After Firing and Leaning Into ‘Joy’ in the Second Half of Season 2
“Matlock” is undergoing some changes. In early October, David Del Rio, who portrays associate Billy Martinez, was removed from the set and fired after a sexual assault allegation. Season 2 was already in production when the incident occurred, and Del Rio had already filmed seven episodes. “Prior Bad Acts,” which aired on Dec. 4, marked […]
How Did 'Matlock' Write Off David Del Rio's Billy After Sexual Assault Drama?
The Matlock season 2 fall finale wrote off David Del Rio‘s character, Billy, as CBS reopened their investigation into claims he allegedly sexually assaulted costar Leah Lewis. During the Thursday, December 11, episode of the hit CBS series, Billy wasn’t seen on screen after taking the day off. Sarah (Lewis) was left to fly solo at Jacobson Moore even though she tried to contact Billy for support. Sarah ultimately came clean to Olympia (Skye P. M…
'Matlock' head addresses David Del Rio's show exit amid allegations
David Del Rio’s “Matlock” character will have a “very organic” send-off after he was fired from the CBS hit amid sexual assault allegations. Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman confirmed to Deadline that Del Rio’s Billy Martinez appearance...
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