Following an investigation into multiple claims that top showrunner Peter Lenkov created a toxic work environment, CBS has fired the Hawaii Five-0, MacGyver and Magnum P.I.
showrunner, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Lenkov was dismissed despite having a year left on his rich overall deal with CBS TV Studios, which produces MacGyver and Magnum P.I.
"It was a hard place to be a woman on that set," one source said of the former Oahu set of Hawaii Five-0.
Lenkov is one of CBS' top showrunners, having successfully rebooted Hawaii Five-0 into a global syndicated hit as well as reviving procedurals Magnum P.I.
Brad Kern, the former showrunner of NCIS: New Orleans, was dropped by CBS TV Studios after multiple sources on the show alleged he harassed and unfairly penalized women and made racially insensitive statements.
Vinnie Favale, a CBS Studios executive, was placed on leave in 2018 after allegations of misconduct
CBS also fired 60 Minutes exec producer and former news division head Jeff Fager after he sent a threatening text message to a CBS reporter who was covering sexual misconduct allegations against him
In 2017, the network dropped CBS This Morning host Charlie Rose amid allegations of sexual harassment