Key facts
- Scott Pelley has been fired from '60 Minutes'.
- New executive producer Nick Bilton made the decision to fire Pelley.
- The firing followed an explosive confrontation between Pelley and Bilton.
- Pelley thanked fans for their support on Instagram.
Scott Pelley, a former correspondent for '60 Minutes', has been fired from the program. The decision was made by the new executive producer, Nick Bilton, after an 'explosive confrontation' between the two. Pelley took to Instagram to thank his supporters, stating, 'To all of you who have been so kind, you are the wind in my sails.' The article implies that Pelley's departure occurred shortly after Bilton's appointment, which itself was described as a surprise and led to a chaotic first week.