Scott Pelley Signs With CAA Following CBS News Firing

Glenn Garner· Jun 26, 2026 · 2:14 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

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Michele Crowe/CBS News via Getty Images/Scott Pelley Following his ousting from 60 Minutes and CBS News earlier this month, Scott Pelley has found new representation. Deadline can confirm the 51x Emmy-winning news anchor has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) just weeks after he was fired over an alleged confrontation with new executive producer Nick Bilton under Bari Weiss’ reign. While many current and former 60 Minutes correspondents are represented by UTA, Pelley joins former colleague Lesley Stahl in the CAA family.

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▪Michele Crowe/CBS News via Getty Images/Scott Pelley Following his ousting from 60 Minutes and CBS News earlier this month, Scott Pelley has found new representation.
▪Deadline can confirm the 51x Emmy-winning news anchor has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) just weeks after he was fired over an alleged confrontation with new executive producer Nick Bilton under Bari Weiss’ reign.
▪While many current and former 60 Minutes correspondents are represented by UTA, Pelley joins former colleague Lesley Stahl in the CAA family.

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▪ Fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley signs with powerhouse talent agency CAA: report — New York Post

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Scott Pelley has signed with CAA. Michele Crowe/CBS News via Getty Images/Scott Pelley Following his ousting from 60 Minutes and CBS News earlier this month, Scott Pelley has found new representation. Deadline can confirm the 51x Emmy-winning news anchor has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) just weeks after he was fired over an alleged confrontation with new executive producer Nick Bilton under Bari Weiss’ reign. While many current and former 60 Minutes correspondents are represented by UTA, Pelley joins former colleague Lesley Stahl in the CAA family.

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