Scott Pelley Fires Back After ’60 Minutes’ Ouster: ‘The Collapse of Values at The Top Has Become Untenable’
Scott Pelley has been ousted from CBS News following a clash with new management at '60 Minutes'. He criticized the leadership for incompetence and accused them of compromising journalistic integrity. Pelley expressed hope for a turnaround at CBS News despite his departure after 37 years.
- ▪Scott Pelley was terminated from CBS News after a public argument with new executive producer Nick Bilton.
- ▪He accused the new management of weakening '60 Minutes' to gain favor with the Trump administration.
- ▪Pelley is the fourth reporter to leave '60 Minutes' since February, leaving only three reporters for the upcoming season.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 9 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Fired 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley says CBS told him to inject ‘falsehoods’ into reporting — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Fired ‘60 Minutes’ star Scott Pelley accuses CBS of pushing ‘falsehoods and bias’ — New York Post
- ▪ Scott Pelley Accuses CBS of ‘Collapse of Values’ After ’60 Minutes’ Firing — Rolling Stone
- ▪ Veteran '60 minutes' journalist Scott Pelley fired from program — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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Home TV News Jun 2, 2026 9:30pm PT Scott Pelley Fires Back After ’60 Minutes’ Ouster: ‘The Collapse of Values at The Top Has Become Untenable’ By Brian Steinberg Plus Icon Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor bristei Latest Scott Pelley Fires Back After ’60 Minutes’ Ouster: ‘The Collapse of Values at The Top Has Become Untenable’ 5 minutes ago Scott Pelley Out at CBS News After Dramatic Clash With New ’60 Minutes’ Executive Producer 3 hours ago Versant Media Invests in Microdrama Distributor GammaTime 9 hours ago See All Getty Images Scott Pelley said he no longer recognizes “60 Minutes” in the months following the takeover of CBS News by Paramount Skydance, and accused the executive set in charge of the news division of “incompetence and unprofessionalism” that have “wreaked havoc” for…
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