CBS Boss Plotting Overhaul of Top-Rated '60 Minutes'

Insiders say Bari Weiss wants to make the show 'harder' and put her stamp on it, leading to potential shakeup of correspondents.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:35am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass and glittering shards, conceptually representing the upheaval and changes expected at the '60 Minutes' program.The reported overhaul of CBS's flagship news program '60 Minutes' could bring a dramatic shakeup to the show's veteran on-air talent.NYC Today

According to reports, CBS News boss Bari Weiss is planning a major overhaul of the network's flagship news program, '60 Minutes', in an effort to make the show 'harder' and more in line with her vision. Weiss is reportedly looking to replace some of the show's veteran correspondents, including Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega, as well as potentially retiring longtime hosts Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker. The shakeup is expected to happen in June.

Why it matters

As one of the most respected and longest-running news programs on television, any major changes to the '60 Minutes' lineup would be closely watched and could have significant implications for the show's journalistic reputation and viewership. Weiss' reported desire to make the show 'harder' also raises questions about the network's editorial direction under her leadership.

The details

Insiders say Weiss, the network's anti-woke editor-in-chief, is looking to put her mark on '60 Minutes', which she sees as having gone 'soft' in recent years. She is reportedly planning a 'bloodbath' at the show in June, with potential victims including executive producer Tanya Simon, as well as correspondents like Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega. Weiss is also said to be considering retiring veteran hosts Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker.

  • The reported shakeup at '60 Minutes' is expected to happen in June 2026.
  • Last month, CBS News underwent a previous round of layoffs that saw 60-70 staffers let go, including the shuttering of the network's storied radio division.

The players

Bari Weiss

The 42-year-old anti-woke editor-in-chief at CBS who is reportedly planning a major overhaul of the network's flagship news program, '60 Minutes'.

Scott Pelley

A veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent who has been outspoken in his criticism of the Trump administration and is reportedly on the chopping block as part of Weiss' shakeup.

Sharyn Alfonsi

A '60 Minutes' correspondent who did a controversially shelved segment on a mega-prison in El Salvador and is also said to be a potential target of Weiss' planned changes.

Cecilia Vega

A '60 Minutes' correspondent who is reportedly among those that Weiss is considering replacing as part of her effort to make the show 'harder'.

Lesley Stahl

The 84-year-old veteran '60 Minutes' host who Weiss is reportedly considering retiring as part of the shakeup.

Bill Whitaker

The 74-year-old '60 Minutes' host who is also said to be a potential target for retirement under Weiss' planned changes.

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