60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley has been fired by the show and CBS News following an alleged verbal confrontation with new executive producer Nick Bilton.
Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday, June 2, that Bilton, who was confirmed in the top role last week, informed Pelley, 68, of his termination that evening.
The Hollywood Reporter quoted a note written to 60 Minutes staff that was allegedly distributed on Tuesday that alerted them to the news. “You should hear this from me first. We have parted ways with Scott Pelley,” the note read. “I know how much Scott meant to...
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