CBS News Ousts Scott Pelley Amid Controversial Shake-Up
CBS News has terminated '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley, joining a wave of recent departures. The decision follows accusations from Pelley and internal changes, including the acquisition of Paramount by Skydance Media. The move reflects broader ideological shifts within the network's direction.
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(Updates With Pelley Statement In Paragraph 4)By Jasper Ward June 2 (Reuters) - Cbs News Has Terminated The Contract
Of "60 Minutes" Correspondent Scott Pelley | Updated: 04-06-2026 01:37 IST | Created: 04-06-2026 01:37 IST
CBS News ended its association with '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley, network sources confirmed on Tuesday, adding to a series of recent high-profile exits.
An email from the show's executive producer, Nick Bilton, cited anti-show sentiment as a reason for Pellley's termination. Pelley claims the network is aligning with the Trump administration after its acquisition by Skydance Media.
This development follows significant change at CBS, including departures of other key staff and a strategic shift under Skydance, promising a diversity of perspectives post-paramount acquisition.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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