Overview
- After completing a reopened inquiry this week, CBS reaffirmed that Del Rio will not return to the series.
- The renewed review followed Del Rio’s bid to present additional evidence through his counsel, Shawn Holley.
- Reporting in October tied the personnel action to an alleged sexual-assault incident involving co-star Leah Lewis on Paramount property.
- CBS declined to comment, citing a policy against discussing legal matters, and a representative for Del Rio did not respond to Entertainment Weekly.
- Production continues without Del Rio, his character was written out at midseason, Lewis remains with the cast, and Season 2 resumes Feb. 26 as she celebrates a Season 3 pickup on social media.