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Scott Pelley Leaves '60 Minutes' Amid Dispute
Originally published Jun 3, 2026
By Brian Steinberg · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 3, 2026
Key points
- Scott Pelley was terminated from CBS News after a public clash with new '60 Minutes' executive producer Nick Bilton.
- The disagreement reportedly made it impossible for Pelley and executives to continue working together.
- Bilton was recently appointed by editorial chief Bari Weiss to lead the show.
- Pelley is a long-time veteran of '60 Minutes' and a well-known figure in journalism.
- His departure signals a major change in the show's leadership and potential direction.
CBS News has parted ways with veteran '60 Minutes' journalist Scott Pelley following a public disagreement with new executive producer Nick Bilton. The conflict, which occurred shortly after Bilton's appointment by editorial chief Bari Weiss, reportedly left Pelley and executives unable to reconcile their differences. Pelley, a long-time anchor and respected figure in the news industry, has been a key presence on the long-running program for years. His departure marks a significant shift in the show's leadership and direction.
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