Scott Pelley dismissed from CBS after internal conflict over '60 Minutes' direction

CBS News has ended Scott Pelley's contract as a correspondent for '60 Minutes,' according to multiple sources. This decision follows a series of departures from the iconic news program in recent weeks as the show undergoes substantial changes under new leadership.

Pelley's frustrations with the current management escalated during a staff meeting on Monday, where he voiced strong criticism of editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, alleging she was 'murdering '60 Minutes.'' In an email to Pelley, executive producer Nick Bilton acknowledged the tension, stating, 'Your antipathy to the future of the show has come through loud and clear.' He subsequently informed Pelley of his termination, effective immediately.

Pelley is the latest in a string of changes that have affected '60 Minutes,' which has seen over half a dozen staff shake-ups recently. Other notable departures include former executive producer Tanya Simon and correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega. The shifts follow Skydance Media’s acquisition of Paramount, which led to Weiss's appointment and the intent to represent a wider range of ideological perspectives.