CBS News fires 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley [GIC14GH8qSO]

Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT

CBS News has fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton during a staff meeting. For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]