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CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer

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CBS News has fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he confronted the show’s new executive producer at a staff meeting.

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Jun 2, 2026
Scott Pelley accuses CBS news boss of ‘murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’
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Jun 3, 2026Newest
CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer
Headline from NBC New York ·

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The Guardian
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley lays into CBS leadership over cuts (opens The Guardian)
Published May 31, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Pelley reportedly rebuked ousting of show’s executive producer, executive editor and two top correspondents
New York Post
Exclusive | What CBS staffers are really saying about Scott Pelley’s brazen attack on new ‘60 Minutes’ boss (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 1, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Scott Pelley's brazen attack on the new boss of '60 Minutes' has dived staffers at CBS News with some branding his behavior as "bullying and childish," The Post has learned.
Boston
Scott Pelley accuses CBS news boss of ‘murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’ (opens Boston)
Published Jun 1, 2026
Boston's feed description
Pelley, a correspondent for the news show, blasted Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, and Nick Bilton, the show’s new executive producer.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Scott Pelley accuses CBS News boss of ‘murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Jun 1, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
CBS News faced a fresh wave of turmoil today after Scott Pelley, the “60 Minutes” correspondent, laced into the show’s newly hired executive producer during a staff meeting and accused Bari Weiss, the network’s editor-in-chief, of “murdering” the long-standing Sunday news program.
Deadline
Scott Pelley Reacts To '60 Minutes' Firing: "Waste Is Heartbreaking" (opens Deadline)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Deadline's feed description
Scott Pelley Slams CBS bosses & Paramount owner David Ellison after being fired following dust-up with new 60 Minutes EP
NBC New York
CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer (opens NBC New York)
Published Jun 2, 2026
NBC New York's feed description
CBS News has fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he confronted the show’s new executive producer at a staff meeting.
KEZI Eugene
Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with management (opens KEZI Eugene)
Published Jun 2, 2026
KEZI Eugene's feed description
CBS News fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday, one day after he sharply criticized the newsmagazine’s new leadership in front of the staff.
Newsweek
Scott Pelley issues statement after firing from '60 Minutes': Read in full (opens Newsweek)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley was fired Tuesday amid the latest upheaval under Bari Weiss.
NewsBusters
BREAKING: Scott Pelley FIRED From CBS News After ‘60 Minutes’ Crashout (opens NewsBusters)
Published Jun 2, 2026
NewsBusters's feed description
Yesterday, Scott Pelley lectured his new 60 Minutes boss on how the network was “MURDERING” the Elitist Media’s most hallowed news magazine. In the process, he ended up committing career seppuku and has just been shown the door by CBS News.
Anchorage Daily News
Scott Pelley fired from ‘60 Minutes’ after fiery confrontation with new executive producer (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The termination comes after Pelley laid into Bilton during a meeting, questioning Bilton’s qualifications and accusing CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss of trying to kill the network’s iconic newsmagazine.
NewsBusters
Bye-Bye Scott! The Worst of CBS 60 Minutes Correspondent Pelley (opens NewsBusters)
Published Jun 2, 2026
NewsBusters's feed description
Scott Pelley’s
The Guardian
Fired 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley says CBS told him to inject ‘falsehoods’ into reporting (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 2, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Veteran journalist says executives pushed unverified claims and gave politicians a say in interviews
GBH News
Scott Pelley fired from ‘60 Minutes,’ deepening turmoil at CBS News (opens GBH News)
Published Jun 2, 2026
GBH News's feed description
Pelley, 68, reportedly criticized management Monday during a fiery staff meeting with Nick Bilton, the program's new executive producer named by Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
Rolling Stone
WTF Is Happening at CBS and '60 Minutes'? (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description
Longtime correspondent Scott Pelley was fired from the gold-standard program on Tuesday, in the latest sign of chaos at the iconic show.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Who’s left at ’60 Minutes’ after CBS News fired Scott Pelley? (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Only three full-time "60 Minutes" correspondents remain as CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss overhauls the show, for better or worse.
Hot Air
CBS Fires Scott Pelley After Pelley Tries Very Hard to Get Fired (opens Hot Air)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Hot Air's feed description
CBS fires Scott Pelley amid insubordination claims, marking a shift in 60 Minutes leadership.
NPR
Firings at CBS' '60 Minutes' reflect the fight for media control in the age of Trump (opens NPR)
Published Jun 2, 2026
NPR's feed description
The show's new leader says he fired star Scott Pelley for insubordination. Pelley says he was defending the integrity of the show's journalism after three top executives and two reporters were fired.
New York Post
Fired ‘60 Minutes’ star Scott Pelley accuses CBS of pushing ‘falsehoods and bias’ (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 2, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Scott Pelley said he no longer recognizes “60 Minutes” under the leadership of CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
Boston
CBS News fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’ (opens Boston)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Boston's feed description
CBS News fired Scott Pelley on Tuesday, jettisoning one of the network’s best-known journalists in a clash over the future of “60 Minutes.”
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CBS News fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
CBS News fired Scott Pelley on Tuesday, jettisoning one of the network’s best-known journalists in a clash over the future of “60 Minutes,” the country’s top-rated news program.
Adweek
Former 60 Minutes Producer Defends Scott Pelley Amid Reported Clash With New EP (opens Adweek)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Adweek's feed description
Bill Owens backs Pelley after his fiery comments about CBS News management.
The New Republic
Scott Pelley Tears Into CBS After Being Fired From 60 Minutes (opens The New Republic)
Published Jun 2, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
The 60 Minutes correspondent was fired after he dared criticize the new leadership at CBS.
Variety
Scott Pelley Out at CBS News After Dramatic Clash With New ’60 Minutes’ Executive Producer (opens Variety)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Variety's feed description
Scott Pelley Out at CBS News After Clash With New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer
Delaware Public Media
'60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley fired amid rising tensions at CBS News (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Scott Pelley, the longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent, was fired from CBS a day after a heated staff meeting exchange with the show's new executive producer.
Townhall
Wait, That's How Scott Pelley Reacted to His Firing From CBS News? (opens Townhall)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Scott Pelley's firing from CBS News sparks controversy over editorial conflicts and his combat claims.

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