CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil pays tribute to fired ‘60 Minutes’ host Scott Pelley: ‘Among the best in the world’
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil honored Scott Pelley, the recently fired host of '60 Minutes,' during an on-air tribute. Dokoupil praised Pelley's commitment to truth and his significant contributions to journalism over the years. The tribute followed a contentious meeting that led to Pelley's dismissal, which he attributed to conflicts with CBS News leadership.
- ▪Tony Dokoupil delivered a tribute to Scott Pelley on-air after his firing from CBS News.
- ▪Pelley was known for his dedication to truth and his extensive reporting career, including coverage of significant events like 9/11.
- ▪The circumstances of Pelley’s firing involved a heated confrontation with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton.
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Media CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil pays tribute to fired ‘60 Minutes’ host Scott Pelley: ‘Among the best in the world’ By Caitlin McCormack Published June 3, 2026, 10:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil delivered a touching on-air tribute to his predecessor Scott Pelley, praising him as someone who “valued truth of all costs” in the wake of his high-profile firing from the network. Dokoupil, anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” ended Wednesday night’s broadcast by addressing Pelley’s sudden removal after the longtime journalist blasted editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and challenged her newly installed “60 Minutes” executive producer Nick Bilton during a contentious meet-and-greet Monday.
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