60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley fired by CBS News after clash
Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS News following a confrontation with network executives regarding recent staff cuts at 60 Minutes. Pelley criticized network chief Bari Weiss during a meeting, leading to his termination for inappropriate conduct. His departure leaves the show with only three full-time correspondents ahead of its upcoming season.
- ▪Scott Pelley was fired after clashing with CBS News executives over staff cuts at 60 Minutes.
- ▪During a heated meeting, Pelley accused Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the news show.
- ▪Pelley's termination leaves 60 Minutes with only three full-time correspondents ahead of its 59th season.
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Scott Pelley at a CBS event in New York in 2013. Photograph: Charles Sykes/APView image in fullscreenScott Pelley at a CBS event in New York in 2013. Photograph: Charles Sykes/APCBS60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley fired by CBS News after clashMove comes after meeting in which Pelley said network chief Bari Weiss was ‘murdering’ news showJeremy BarrTue 2 Jun 2026 21.45 EDTLast modified on Tue 2 Jun 2026 21.55 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleScott Pelley, one of the most well-known and respected journalists in broadcast journalism, has been fired by CBS News after clashing with network brass over last week’s severe round of cuts at 60 Minutes, the show he has worked on since 2004, the Guardian confirmed.While changes were long expected at 60 Minutes, CBS News management shocked…
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