CBS News fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes, sources say
CBS News has terminated the contract of 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley amid a series of recent departures from the show. The executive producer cited Pelley's expressed concerns about the future direction of the program in the termination notice. This decision follows the firing of several other key staff members, including the previous executive producer and other correspondents.
- ▪Scott Pelley was fired from CBS News on June 2, 2026.
- ▪His termination is part of a larger trend of departures from 60 Minutes, with more than half a dozen staff members leaving recently.
- ▪The executive producer indicated that Pelley's negative views on the show's future contributed to the decision.
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CBS News fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes, sources saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxCBS fired Tanya Simon, the previous executive producer, as well as correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 03, 2026, 11:00 AMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 11:00 AMNEW YORK - CBS News has terminated the contract of 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, two sources at the network said on June 2, joining more than half a dozen departures in recent weeks.“Your antipathy to the future of the show has come through loud and clear.
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