Scott Pelley, the former correspondent for CBS's '60 Minutes,' announced on Instagram on Saturday that he had been fired from the program. The dismissal followed an explosive confrontation with the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton, according to Pelley's post.
In his Instagram message, Pelley thanked fans for their support, writing, 'Unemployment looks good on me.' He did not provide further details about the incident that led to his termination. CBS and '60 Minutes' have not publicly commented on the matter as of June 7, 2026.
Pelley, a veteran journalist, had been with '60 Minutes' since 2004 and served as the anchor of the 'CBS Evening News' from 2011 to 2017. His firing marks a significant change for the long-running news magazine, which has been under new leadership since Bilton took over as executive producer earlier this year.
The exact nature of the confrontation remains unclear, as Pelley has not elaborated beyond his Instagram post. Attempts to reach Pelley's representatives for comment were not immediately successful.
