Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi Depart ’60 Minutes’ Amid CBS News Shake-up
Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi, former stars of '60 Minutes', are moving on to new roles after exiting the show during a shake-up at CBS News.
New York, NY, August 3, 2026 —
Longtime correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi have departed the venerable newsmagazine ’60 Minutes’ as part of a broader transition within CBS News. Both journalists, who held prominent roles on the program, are moving to new assignments within the news division.
The specific details regarding their new roles were not immediately available. Pelley, a veteran CBS News correspondent, has been a fixture at ’60 Minutes’ for many years, known for his in-depth reporting on a wide range of significant national and international stories. Alfonsi, also a respected journalist, contributed impactful pieces to the program, focusing on investigative journalism and significant societal issues.
The exits come during a period of organizational changes at CBS News. Further information about the scope of these changes and their impact on other programs was not provided. The network has not detailed the timeline for when Pelley and Alfonsi’s new roles will be announced or begin.
Neither Pelley nor Alfonsi have publicly commented on their departures from ’60 Minutes’ or their upcoming assignments. CBS News has also not released official statements detailing the reasons behind the specific personnel changes or the future direction of ’60 Minutes’. The network has indicated that more information will be shared as decisions are finalized. The transition marks a significant moment for ’60 Minutes’, a program with a long history of delivering high-profile journalism.
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