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Henry Schuster, a 60 Minutes producer since 2007, announced his departure from CBS News via LinkedIn, saying he had been considering leaving for a while and took a buyout as the show grapples with upheaval surrounding Bari Weiss’s tenure; his exit comes amid ongoing staff turmoil and editorial clashes, with his next move still uncertain.
Henry Schuster, a longtime 60 Minutes producer, announced his departure amid CBS News’ ongoing leadership upheaval that has included firings and buyouts following Bari Weiss’s leadership. The shakeup has already seen Draggan Mihailovich, Tanya Simon, Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi dismissed, and Scott Pelley fired after criticizing Weiss. Schuster, who joined 60 Minutes in 2007, says he’s open to new projects as he leaves during this turbulent period.
Anderson Cooper reportedly told CNN colleagues he won’t work under Bari Weiss, who CBS News named chief and whom Ellison is weighing to run CNN as he reshapes the company; the move comes amid turmoil at 60 Minutes and Cooper’s recent exit, with longtime CBS figures criticizing Weiss’s leadership and suggesting she may not last long.
Former 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) weeks after parting ways with CBS News, signaling a high-profile next act as he pursues opportunities beyond his four-decade CBS tenure and is now represented alongside former colleague Lesley Stahl.
Scott Pelley, the longtime 60 Minutes veteran who was fired in June after a dispute with CBS leadership, has signed with Creative Artists Agency, signaling a swift return to the industry; the agency highlighted his 51 national Emmy Awards and multiple honors as he moves forward, reportedly without severance from CBS.
Veteran CBS News anchor Scott Pelley has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) after being fired from 60 Minutes/CBS News earlier this month following a verbal confrontation with new leadership. He joins Lesley Stahl in the CAA roster, underscoring a shift in representation for several former 60 Minutes figures, and signaling his intent to continue his television career under new management.
Veteran CBS News journalist Scott Pelley, fired from 60 Minutes in June after 37 years at CBS News, has signed with talent agency CAA for representation in all areas as he plots life after CBS. The move knots him to fellow CAA client Lesley Stahl, and follows Pelley's public clash with 60 Minutes’ leadership, including Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss, as he begins a new chapter after a storied career reporting from war zones and interviewing top newsmakers.
CBS Mornings is on pace for its worst June ever, with Nielsen showing about 1.7 million total viewers and 275,000 in the 25–54 demo, a drop tied to fallout from Bari Weiss’s overhaul and the Scott Pelley firing; insiders say the decline predates Weiss, though a brief uptick occurred during Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s guest-host stint as CBS searches for a permanent third host.
After Stephen Colbert’s exit, CBS leased the 11:35 p.m. slot to Byron Allen for Comics Unleashed, but Nielsen data show late-night ratings collapsed—down about 64% from Colbert’s end—raising concerns that the loss could drag down CBS’s morning shows and local news, even as ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel absorbs some of Colbert’s former audience; CBS defends the arrangement as a more profitable time-buy despite the slump.
Michael Gavshon, a 41-year CBS News veteran and longtime 60 Minutes producer, resigned amid upheaval at the show under Bari Weiss and will remain until the end of June. His departure comes as Weiss has fired several staffers and installed Nick Bilton as executive producer, prompting friction with veterans like Scott Pelley and contributing to Anderson Cooper’s exit, underscoring ongoing turmoil at CBS News and 60 Minutes.
CBS News’ Bari Weiss is facing internal backlash as new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton pushes to bring back editor Draggan Mihailovich after Weiss ousted him; Mihailovich declined, highlighting ongoing turmoil at the flagship program, with veteran correspondents like Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim remaining and Scott Pelley's criticisms adding to the pressure.
Former The View host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is guest-hosting CBS Mornings this week (Mon–Wed, 8 a.m.), focusing on culture/entertainment segments rather than hard news as CBS tests rotating co-hosts to boost lagging ratings; her appearance follows a long public back-and-forth with Megyn Kelly and marks her return to a high-profile morning slot amid ongoing turnover in CBS News leadership.
Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl, 84, inked a two-year contract with CBS News, ensuring she’ll remain on the beleaguered program alongside Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim as the network contends with staff upheaval and works to repair its reputation.
Former 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft says Bari Weiss’s tenure as CBS News chief will be short, criticizing her leadership as chaotic and suggesting staff upheaval at 60 Minutes is linked to her direction; he ties the situation to Trump-era pressure and Ellison’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, while CBS insists Weiss has full backing.
A Puck article paints Bari Weiss as tightening control at CBS News, with Nick Bilton taking over 60 Minutes and reporting to Weiss, who in turn reports to David Ellison, while CBS News president Tom Cibrowski oversees her counterpart. The piece portrays internal tensions, a high-stakes power struggle, and whispers of further upheaval, including potential layoffs and a broader cleanup to stabilize the unit.