CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes
Summary
CBS News fired Scott Pelley, a longtime anchor for 60 Minutes, due to conflicts with new executive producer Nick Bilton. The firing follows ongoing tensions and disagreements during meetings after a major leadership change at CBS’s parent company.Key Facts
- Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes by CBS News on Tuesday evening.
- Pelley was accused of not supporting the show’s future and refusing to collaborate with Nick Bilton, the new executive producer.
- Bilton said Pelley was unfriendly and had a heated argument with him at a staff meeting.
- Bilton described Pelley's behavior as uncivil and disrespectful, leading to immediate termination "for cause."
- There were multiple failed attempts by Bilton to discuss the disagreements directly with Pelley.
- Changes at CBS began after David Ellison, an ally of President Donald Trump, bought the parent company, Paramount, in August 2025.
- Other 60 Minutes correspondents and leadership were also recently fired.
- Bari Weiss was named editor in chief following the ownership change and is leading the ongoing restructuring.
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