David Del Rio makes unexpected return to Instagram after ‘Matlock’ firing over sexual assault allegations
David Del Rio unexpectedly returned to Instagram to share a family holiday photo after he was fired from “Matlock” due to sexual assault allegations.
The actor took to his Stories Saturday to post a photo of himself alongside his wife, Katherine Del Rio, and their daughters, Lilliam Kellie Wallace, 2, and Coco, 11 months.
“Belated Thanksgiving fun! Deeply thankful for my family — who always show up for the girls and I,” he captioned the photo.
David Del Rio shared a family photo on social media after he was fired from “Matlock.” Katherine Del Rio
The “Pitch Perfect” star posted a photo of himself alongside his wife, Katherine Del Rio, and their daughters, Lilliam Kellie Wallace, 2, and Coco, 11 months, via Instagram Saturday. Getty Images
David, 38, appeared in good spirits for the family photo, which showed the family of four posing with an inflatable gingerbread man.
He has shied away from posting on social media since he was let go from the CBS series in October when his co-star Leah Lewis, 28, accused him of sexual assault.
At the time, the network confirmed to Page Six that the “Pitch Perfect” star “departed the series” but didn’t include further details.
He appeared in good spirits. Getty Images
Del Rio was accused of sexual assault by his co-star Leah Lewis in October. CBS via Getty Images
According to Deadline, CBS conducted an internal investigation before he was let go.
David portrays Billy Martinez in the series, and his character will be written off the show when the cast returns to complete the second half of Season 2.
The first half of the season was released on Oct. 12 and ran for seven episodes until Dec. 4.
The actor, who portrays Billy Martinez, will be written off the show. CBS via Getty Images
Shortly after Del Rio’s firing, Lewis told fans that she was “moving forward.” CBS via Getty Images
Insiders told the outlet that the alleged misconduct between David and Lewis, who portrays Sarah Franklin, occurred on Paramount premises on Sept. 26.
Shortly after the news made headlines, Lewis told her fans she was “moving forward.”
“Mom is here, we’re moving forward in love and strength. I’m in good hands,” she wrote via social media with a snap of her mom. “Thank you to everybody for any kind of support and care.”
The actor’s wife, however, slammed the “Nancy Drew” star as “the most disturbing human.” GC Images
Del Rio has yet to respond to the allegations. CBS via Getty Images
“Truly, we’re moving forward in strength. Key word, strength. Please, let that be the takeaway,” the “Nancy Drew” star added.
While David has yet to respond to the allegations, his wife has publicly called out the actress by taking a photo of the latter and resharing it on her Instagram Stories.
“This is the most disturbing human being I have ever met,” Katherine wrote in October.
