HOLLYWOOD—On Tuesday, July 7, CBS Television Studios announced that it fired producer Peter Lenkov, 56, after a human resources investigation conducted within the studio. The investigation concluded that Lenkov created a toxic atmosphere within the workplace. CBS appointed new producers for the TV series “Hawaii 5-O” and “MacGyver.” “Hawaii 5-O” ended its run in 2020, while “MacGyver” was renewed for a fifth season. He also worked as an executive producer on the reboot of “Magnum P.I.”

The cover picture of the TV series Magnum P.I.(courtesy of Instagram)

CBS Television Studios issued the following statement, “Peter Lenkov is no longer the executive producer overseeing ‘MacGyver’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ and the studio has ended its relationship with him.”

“Now is the time to listen, and I am listening. It’s difficult to hear that the working environment I ran was not the working environment my colleagues deserved, and for that, I am deeply sorry,” said Lenkov.

A cover photo of the TV series MacGyver (courtesy of Instagram)

The Hollywood Reporter revealed there had been at least three complaints about the Montreal-born producer, alleging that he was manipulative and abusive during the filming of the TV series. He allegedly displayed favoritism towards males, had a “boys club” that only included male employees who gathered, smoked cigarettes, and made inappropriate comments about the appearance of women in Hawaii.

Another allegation made about the producer was that he was generous with special work-schedule requests from male actors, but he did not give the female actresses the same opportunity on the set of “Hawaii Five-0.”

Monica Macer will be taking over the production of the TV series “MacGyver.” She became an executive producer in June. Eric Guggenheim, who was in charge of the executive production on “Hawaii 5-O” and “Magnum P.I.” will replace Lenkov as the leader in the production of “Magnum P.I.”