CBS News shakes up 60 Minutes as ousted correspondents ‘fear what comes next’
CBS News has announced significant changes to its iconic program 60 Minutes, appointing Nick Bilton as the new executive producer. The shake-up includes the ousting of several correspondents, including Tanya Simon and Cecilia Vega, amid allegations of political bias and censorship within the network. The changes come as the show prepares for its 59th season, raising concerns about its editorial integrity and future direction.
- ▪Nick Bilton, a former New York Times journalist, has been appointed as the new executive producer of 60 Minutes.
- ▪Tanya Simon and Cecilia Vega are among the correspondents who have been ousted from the show.
- ▪Allegations of political bias and censorship have been raised by former correspondents regarding the network's decision-making.
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Nick Bilton at the Vanity Fair New Establishment summit in Beverly Hills, California, on 9 October 2018. Photograph: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenNick Bilton at the Vanity Fair New Establishment summit in Beverly Hills, California, on 9 October 2018. Photograph: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesBusinessCBS News shakes up 60 Minutes as ousted correspondents ‘fear what comes next’Ex-New York Times journalist Nick Bilton to replace Tanya Simon as executive producer of the Sunday newsmagazineJeremy BarrThu 28 May 2026 18.38 EDTFirst published on Thu 28 May 2026 12.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAmid rising questions about 60 Minutes’ editorial integrity, CBS News on Thursday announced major changes for the Sunday newsmagazine show, appointing the former New York…
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