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Scott Pelley fired from "60 Minutes" after clashing with new producer

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Scott Pelley, a veteran anchor for "60 Minutes," has been fired by the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton. The termination followed a heated exchange where Pelley criticized Bilton's qualifications and expressed concerns about the direction of CBS News under Bari Weiss. This incident is part of a larger trend of established talent departing "60 Minutes" amid significant management and ownership changes. AI

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Scott Pelley fired from "60 Minutes" after clashing with new producer

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Sara Fischer ·

    Scott Pelley fired from "60 Minutes" following testy exchange

    <p>Nick Bilton, the newly installed executive producer of "<a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/30/nick-bilton-60-minutes" target="_blank">60 Minutes</a>," has fired Scott Pelley after the veteran anchor assailed him in front of staff members during a meeting on Bilton's first …

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