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

CBS News management faced a fresh crisis on Monday after legendary “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley accused the network’s editor in chief Bari Weiss of trying to “kill” the…

Pelley’s ouster is the latest in a series controversies at CBS News since the network’s owners hired Bari Weiss to take over as Editor-in-Chief last year.

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The long-time “60 Minutes” correspondent and former CBS anchor was fired on Tuesday after clashing with CBS News’ leadership over the firing of his colleagues.

The 60 Minutes correspondent was fired after he dared criticize the new leadership at CBS.

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Pelley’s ouster is the latest in a series of controversies at CBS News since the network’s owners hired Bari Weiss to take over as editor-in-chief last year.

Veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley had a contentious meeting with CBS News management on Tuesday afternoon, leading some of his colleagues to believe that he will be…

CBS News fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday, hours after a contentious meeting with management in response to his criticism of the newsmagazine’s new…

The veteran correspondent and former 'CBS Evening News' anchor had called out Bari Weiss and new '60' EP Nick Bilton in a meeting Monday.

Move comes after meeting in which Pelley said network chief Bari Weiss was ‘murdering’ news show

The veteran journalist previously said editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is “murdering ‘60 Minutes.’”

The show’s new head, Nick Bilton, chided Pelley for his “performative display of hostility.”

Pelley was sent a termination letter by 60 Minutes' new executive producer, Nick Bilton

The leaked exchange showed how little confidence top talent has in the new management team at "60 Minutes" and CBS News.

The firing comes shortly after reports emerged detailing a heated meeting between Pelley and newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton.

CBS News fired Scott Pelley on Tuesday, June 2, following a meeting with management in response to his criticism of the news magazine’s new leadership.

CBS News has fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new "60…

The veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent was fired on Tuesday by CBS News after a stormy meeting on Monday with incoming executive producer Nick Bilton.

Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley has released a lengthy statement after CBS News fired him on Tuesday, June 2, following a meeting with management.