'60 Minutes' ratings tanked in the season debut under Bari Weiss
"60 Minutes" suffered a major viewership decline in its season debut following updates from lead producer Nick Bilton and top editor Bari Weiss.
CBS News' iconic 60 Minutes telecast experienced a significant drop in ratings during its season premiere under the direction of top editor Bari Weiss. The new-look show, featuring lead producer Nick Bilton, drew in 7.9 million viewers, a decline of over 20% compared to last year's debut which averaged 10 million viewers. The episode, packed with interviews and features, still managed to highlight key stories such as an interview with a US Air Force pilot who survived an Iranian shootdown and a profile on Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay.
Despite the viewership drop, several long-time correspondents including Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim chose to remain with the program, crediting Bilton's commitment to upholding journalistic standards. However, Weiss, a former New York Times opinion editor known for her anti-woke views, has faced accusations of political bias and editorial interference since taking charge of CBS News last fall.
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