CBS News fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes, sources say

CBS ​News ‌has terminated the ​contract of 60 Minutes ‌correspondent Scott Pelley, two sources at the network said ‌on Tuesday. "Your antipathy to ‌the future of the show has come through loud ⁠and ​clear. ⁠And I have heard you.," ⁠the show's executive producer Nick ​Bilton wrote to Pelley. "I ⁠therefore write on behalf of ⁠CBS ​News, Inc.


Reuters | Washington DC | Updated: 03-06-2026 07:24 IST | Created: 03-06-2026 07:24 IST
CBS News fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes, sources say

CBS ​News ‌has terminated the ​contract of 60 Minutes ‌correspondent Scott Pelley, two sources at the network said ‌on Tuesday.

"Your antipathy to ‌the future of the show has come through loud ⁠and ​clear. ⁠And I have heard you.," ⁠the show's executive producer Nick ​Bilton wrote to Pelley. "I ⁠therefore write on behalf of ⁠CBS ​News, Inc. ("CBS") to inform you that ⁠your employment with CBS is ⁠terminated ⁠for cause effective immediately."

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