Furious CBS staff write open letter to David Ellison after Bari Weiss’ controversial 60 Minutes shake-up
CBS staff have expressed their discontent through an open letter to CEO David Ellison following the controversial hiring of Nick Bilton by Bari Weiss. The letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining editorial independence for the show '60 Minutes.' Staff members are concerned that recent changes could jeopardize the legacy and integrity of the program.
- ▪CBS staff wrote an open letter to David Ellison after Bari Weiss hired Nick Bilton to lead '60 Minutes.'
- ▪The letter calls for upholding editorial independence, which is crucial for the show's legacy.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of management changes on the integrity of '60 Minutes.'
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Page Six Hollywood Furious CBS staff write open letter to David Ellison after Bari Weiss’ controversial 60 Minutes shake-up By Ian Mohr Published June 1, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET TV professionals quickly composed an open letter to Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison after a recent controversial hire at CBS News. After CBS News boss Bari Weiss hired former Vanity Fair writer Nick Bilton to head “60 Minutes,” some TV pros have quickly composed an open letter to Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.
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