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CBS parts ways with Scott Pelley
CBS has terminated the employment of Scott Pelley, the experienced figure of the 60 Minutes program. The decision came after a severe tension with the management.
US-based CBS has terminated the employment of experienced journalist Scott Pelley, who served for many years on the 60 Minutes program. The decision, taken after Pelley's harsh remarks towards the management team, further increased the tension around one of the channel's most influential news programs.
It was reported that Pelley claimed the program's identity was damaged under the new management and made severe criticisms towards the senior management. The 68-year-old journalist reportedly openly expressed his discomfort with the editorial management in a meeting.
Highlights
- CBS terminated the employment of 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.
- The decision came immediately after a severe dispute with the management.
- Pelley claimed the character of the program was changed.
- The company management accused Pelley of sabotaging the meeting.
- There have been high-level departures from the program in recent weeks.
Severe tension with management
Pelley reportedly criticized the appointment of new executive producer Nick Bilton and the direction of the program, even using harsh expressions regarding the new editorial line. Bilton, on the other hand, accused Pelley of attacking him and his intentions in their first meeting.
In a statement, Pelley said that 60 Minutes lost its essence under the new management. He stated that the management wanted him to add bias and error to his work but did not share concrete details.
Questions about the future of the program
Pelley also suggested that the new owner might have taken this step to appear aligned with the political power. This statement came at a time when the channel was shaken by recent managerial changes and content debates.
The report noted that Pelley joined the names who left in recent weeks and that the number of departures from the program exceeded six. 60 Minutes stands out as one of the longest-running prime-time programs in US television journalism.
Background of acquisition and management change
It was stated that Paramount was taken over by CBS owner Skydance Media in August, followed by Bari Weiss being appointed in October. During the acquisition process, expectations were created that CBS would reflect different perspectives to the audience.
The report also included information that Paramount settled the 60 Minutes lawsuit filed by Donald Trump in 2024 with $16 million. Trump claimed that the editing of the interview with Kamala Harris gave an advantage to his rival.
Context: 60 Minutes is regarded as one of the most influential brands in US news television. Therefore, both editorial line and management changes are closely monitored through the program's corporate identity.
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