How CBS News boss Bari Weiss finally reached her decision to fire Scott Pelley from ‘60 Minutes’
Bari Weiss, CBS News Editor-in-chief, made the decision to fire veteran correspondent Scott Pelley after he criticized management. This decision was influenced by her discussions with Paramount CEO David Ellison, who is known for his high tolerance for controversy. Pelley, who had a long-standing career at '60 Minutes', faced termination following his vocal opposition to changes in programming direction.
- ▪Bari Weiss consulted with Paramount CEO David Ellison before deciding to fire Scott Pelley.
- ▪Pelley was terminated after expressing strong criticism of management during a staff meeting.
- ▪Ellison's high tolerance for pain allowed Weiss to make the controversial decision to let Pelley go.
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Charles Gasparino Media exclusive details on the money How CBS News boss Bari Weiss finally reached her decision to fire Scott Pelley from ‘60 Minutes’ By Charles Gasparino Published June 3, 2026, 4:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google When CBS News Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has a big, tough decision to make, she runs it by her boss, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison this way: “What’s your tolerance for pain?” Ellison’s answer, almost invariably I am told by people close to the matter, can be summed up in one word: “High.” Reps for Ellison would not deny the aforementioned rapport with his news chief.
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