Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJimmy Kimmel fiercely defended Scott Pelley, saying the veteran journalist was fired because he stood up for “truth and integrity” at ‘60 Minutes.’Kimmel blasted CBS leadership as “Trump suck-ups,” accusing network executives of prioritizing politics over journalism.He portrayed Pelley as a victim of a broader shake-up at CBS, arguing that respected journalists are being pushed out as new leadership takes control.Kimmel suggested Pelley's firing was connected to his criticism of CBS bosses, including editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton.The late-night host framed the controversy as a fight over journalistic independence, warning that one of America's most respected news programs is being transformed under new management.In fullJimmy Kimmel rips into ‘Trump suck-ups’ at CBS after ‘cowardly’ Scott Pelley firingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Jimmy Kimmel says Scott Pelley was fired for refusing to stay quiet
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJimmy Kimmel fiercely defended Scott Pelley, saying the veteran journalist was fired because he stood up for “truth and integrity” at ‘60 Minutes.’Kimmel blasted CBS leadership as “Trump suck-ups,” accusing network executives of prioritizing politics over journalism.He portrayed Pelley as a victim of a broader shake-up at CBS, arguing that respected journalists are being pushed out as new leadership takes control.Kimmel suggested Pelley's firing was connected to his criticism of CBS bosses, including editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton.The late-night host framed the controversy as a fight over journalistic independence, warning that one of America's most respected news programs is being transformed under new management.In fullJimmy Kimmel rips into ‘Trump suck-ups’ at CBS after ‘cowardly’ Scott Pelley firingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
