Scott Pelley fired from CBS's '60 Minutes' after management clash

Veteran journalist Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS's "60 Minutes" following a contentious staff meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026. During the meeting, Pelley reportedly clashed with newly appointed Executive Producer Nick Bilton and publicly accused CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of "murdering" the iconic news program. His termination for cause, effective immediately, deepens ongoing turmoil and significant restructuring within CBS News.

This dismissal is the latest in a series of major personnel changes at "60 Minutes" under Bari Weiss's leadership, which has included the firing of other correspondents and a top producer. The changes have sparked internal dissent and raised concerns about the future direction of the program. Experts anticipate Pelley's departure will lead to further ripple effects and a potential exodus of staff from the broadcast.