CBS News fires '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley

Bilton later informed staff that he had attempted to resolve things with Pelley amicably, but that the correspondent had declined.

By Ben Whedon

Published: June 3, 2026 9:14am

CBS News has fired "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley over a row with new executive producer Nick Bilton.

The shakeup marks the latest in a series of major changes at the network since Bari Weiss took over the network. Her tenure has prompted internal dissent, much of which has leaked into the press. Weiss founded the Free Press after leaving the New York Times and became head of CBS News after a buyout.

Pelley was among those critical of Weiss's decisions, including the appointment of Nick Bilton as executive producer for the show, Politico reported. Bilton fired Pelley this week after Pelley reportedly objected to personnel changes and alterations to "60 Minutes."

In a termination letter that Politico obtained, Bilton accused Pelley of "hijacking" his meeting with staff to question his qualifications and said he treated him with "remarkable incvility and contempt."

Bilton later informed staff that he had attempted to resolve things with Pelley amicably, but that the correspondent had declined.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.