Scott Pelley Leaves CBS's 60 Minutes Amid Leadership Clash

Scott Pelley, a veteran correspondent for CBS, has exited the program "60 Minutes" after nearly two decades, effective immediately. His departure follows a heated clash with CBS News Chief Bari Weiss and newly appointed executive Nick Bilton.

Pelley criticized the leadership's approach, claiming they were unwilling to collaborate and instead chose to ambush him during a staff meeting. Bilton's memo to staff described Pelley’s behavior as hostile and lacking interest in contributing to the show's future success.

Pelley, 68, expressed profound disappointment with the new direction of the program, which he felt was being influenced by Weiss. The situation escalated following significant layoffs at CBS, referred to as "Black Thursday," which affected several senior staff members at "60 Minutes." Bilton's memo indicated that Pelley had made attempts to find common ground, but ultimately, he chose a different path amid the internal tensions.