Katherine Del Rio Stands Firmly By Husband David Following Matlock Dismissal

Actor David Del Rio is reportedly maintaining the unwavering support of his wife, Katherine Del Rio, following his dismissal from the series Matlock.

“His spouse remains committed to him,” close acquaintances of the pair revealed exclusively to Us Weekly. “They constitute a family unit and are staying united.”

Having been together for a dozen years, David, aged 38, and Katherine are parents to two daughters: Lilia, who is 2, and Coco, 8 months old.

“Parental duties call,” the performer posted on Instagram on September 2, picturing himself cradling his daughter, who was dressed in a onesie featuring a “two months” milestone button. (Katherine had earlier announced on Instagram that their daughter Coco was born in January.)

The Romantic Journey of Matlock Star David Del Rio and His Wife Katherine

The genesis of the couple’s romance traces back to Katherine witnessing David’s performance in the Broadway musical In the Heights.

“As the show concluded, while we awaited autographs, my father asked me, ‘Would you like me to take your photo with the actor who portrayed Sonny?'” Katherine recounted to Inside Edition in March 2017, subsequently revealing a “slight infatuation” she felt for him.

Three years subsequent, the two encountered each other again at a gathering for a shared acquaintance and commenced a relationship soon thereafter.

Beyond their personal narrative, David garnered media attention for his career developments on Thursday, October 9, as Us verified that the actor had exited the Matlock ensemble in the wake of an inquiry into sexual assault accusations.

The father-of-two suddenly departed the series following his alleged involvement in an incident with fellow actor Leah Lewis in September, Deadline informed. (Us had earlier contacted David’s representative and CBS for their statements.)

As per the publication, CBS was notified of the occurrence and promptly initiated an internal inquiry. Shortly thereafter, David was “terminated and escorted from the premises on the very day the purported assault was brought to light [on October 2].”

While Matlock was not actively filming when the news emerged, the show's production is slated to recommence for the latter half of season 2 following the Thanksgiving holiday in November. David’s role is anticipated to be removed from the storyline, according to Deadline.

Although David has not yet commented on the controversy, his spouse shared an up-close image of Lewis, 28, on her Instagram Stories on the identical day reports surfaced of David’s termination. Overlaying Lewis’s face, Katherine penned, “I find this individual to be the most unsettling person I’ve encountered.” (She removed the story within hours.)

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Regarding Lewis, she addressed the circumstances by uploading an image with her mother from the set.

“My mother is present, and we are progressing with affection and resilience. I am well-supported,” she conveyed through her Instagram Story on Thursday. “I extend my gratitude to everyone for any form of encouragement and concern. Genuinely, we are advancing with fortitude. The essential term is fortitude. I urge that this be the central message.”

Before the controversy, David and Lewis — both portraying junior associates at the Jacobson Moore law firm in the CBS production — expressed positive sentiments regarding each other.

“I have gained a significant amount of comedic insight from David Del Rio, who portrays Billy, my on-screen partner,” Lewis exclusively shared with Us in September 2024. “Given his theatrical roots, it feels as if we’re constantly performing and sparkling on set.”

During a 2024 conversation with Hello!, David recounted when he was requested to audition “for various actresses for the role of Sarah, and Leah Lewis ultimately secured it.”

“Incidentally, that was my preference,” he stated. “I advocated for her.”

Statements from David Del Rio and Leah Lewis Regarding Each Other Pre-Matlock Controversy

With David embarking on a fresh phase of his life, no longer alongside the Matlock ensemble and production team, it is probable that the actor will have increased availability for his family.

That July, David commemorated a significant moment in his romance with Katherine by sharing an uncommon public display of affection photograph.

“From the moment you accepted to be my girlfriend twelve years ago… the journey carries on,” he conveyed through Instagram then. “My love for you, Flower Child, endures.”