Scott Pelley Fired from '60 Minutes,' Expresses Gratitude to Supporters

Scott Pelley expressed appreciation for supporters following his departure from '60 Minutes.' Pelley stated he was 'Deeply Grateful' in comments addressing his firing from the CBS newsmagazine program.

Pelley was fired on Tuesday following a meeting with the newsmagazine's new executive producer, Nick Bilton, on Monday. The Hollywood Reporter described the Monday meeting as 'intense.' The meeting preceded the termination decision by one day.

According to Deadline, CBS News chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton were involved in the decision to end Pelley's employment at '60 Minutes.' Bilton serves as the new executive producer of the program.

Pelley has been identified as a veteran correspondent for '60 Minutes.' Since his firing, Pelley has issued statements addressing his departure. Deadline reported that Pelley has not quoted poet John Masefield in any of his statements following his termination.

The firing represents a personnel change at the CBS newsmagazine program. The specific reasons for Pelley's departure were not detailed in the available source materials. The decision involved CBS News leadership and the program's new executive producer.

Pelley's comments expressing gratitude came after his termination. The veteran correspondent addressed supporters following his firing from the program.