Scott Pelley Fired By CBS After Confrontation With New ‘60 Minutes’ EP
Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS News following a confrontation with the new Executive Producer of '60 Minutes', Nick Bilton. During a staff meeting, Pelley questioned Bilton about recent firings and expressed his concerns about the direction of the show. The exchange reportedly became tense, leading to Pelley's dismissal from the network.
- ▪Scott Pelley was a longtime correspondent for CBS News and '60 Minutes'.
- ▪He was fired after questioning the new Executive Producer, Nick Bilton, during a staff meeting.
- ▪Pelley expressed disappointment over recent firings and the management of the show.
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BusinessMediaScott Pelley Fired By CBS After Confrontation With New ‘60 Minutes’ EPByRick Ellis,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The global media business, from streaming to linear TVFollow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 10:31pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Scott Pelley, Correspondent, 60 MINUTES. (Photo by Michele Crowe/CBS News via Getty Images)CBS via Getty ImagesScott Pelley, a longtime employee of CBS News and a correspondent on the newsmagazine 60 Minutes, has been fired from the network following a confrontation Monday morning with Nick Bilton, the new Executive Producer of 60 Minutes.During the regular Monday all-hands meeting…
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