Scott Pelley was fired by CBS’ 60 Minutes after 37 years with the network.
“There has never been anything in America like 60 Minutes,” Pelley said in a statement on June 2, 2026. “60 has been the number-one program in America for decades because our beloved audience finds integrity, quality and humanity in our stories.”
Us Weekly confirmed earlier that month that Pelley’s contract was terminated after a verbal clash with Nick Bilton, who was named the show’s executive producer in May 2026.
“You should hear this from me first. We have parted ways with Scott Pelley,” a memo s...
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