CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer
CBS News has terminated veteran correspondent Scott Pelley following a confrontation with the new executive producer of '60 Minutes.' This incident highlights ongoing tensions within the program regarding its editorial direction under new management. Pelley's departure marks the end of his nearly 40-year career at CBS News.
- ▪Scott Pelley was fired after a heated exchange with '60 Minutes' executive producer Nick Bilton.
- ▪Pelley accused CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of undermining the show.
- ▪His firing comes amid significant changes at CBS News following its acquisition by Paramount Skydance.
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BREAKING NEWSJun. 3, 2026, 1:47 AM UTCMediaMediaCBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producerPelley’s exit deepens the turmoil at “60 Minutes,” where employees have clashed with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss over the show’s editorial direction.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Scott Pelley, Correspondent, 60 Minutes in 2025.Michele Crowe / CBS via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Daniel ArkinCBS News has fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he confronted the show’s new executive producer at a heated staff meeting.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“Your antipathy to the future of the show has come through loud and clear.
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