CBS News Fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes Reporting Role

Published on 6/3/2026

CBS News Fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes Reporting Role

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Scott Pelley, a correspondent for CBS News (CBS), was reportedly fired from his role on '60 Minutes'. The decision comes as part of a restructuring at CBS News, with no specific reasons disclosed publicly. Pelley has been a prominent figure in journalism, having worked with CBS for over 30 years. This change may impact CBS's news programming and viewership in the short term, though specific audience metrics were not provided.