Pelley’s Explosive Clash With 60 Minutes’ New Boss Divides CBS Staff
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Scott Pelley publicly attacked 60 Minutes’ new executive producer Nick Bilton during a staff meeting, questioning Bilton’s TV experience and vision and saying he would not be welcome; staff described Pelley's behavior as bullying and grandstanding, while some colleagues suspected the clash was staged to defend journalism. The fallout comes amid CBS News leadership changes and recent firings, with Bilton denying involvement in the cuts and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison potentially deciding Pelley's fate; Pelley still has about a year on a roughly $5 million-a-year contract.
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