After a tumultuous period, pen has been put to paper. Lesley Stahl is remaining with 60 Minutes.
What We Know: Stahl has signed a two-year extension to remain with 60 Minutes, according to a report from Status’ Oliver Darcy. She has been a 60 Minutes correspondent since 1991.
What’s At Stake: Stahl’s extension comes after she, Jon Wortheim, and Bill Whitaker announced they would remain with the show following the upheaval after the end of the most recent season. Currently, those three are the only correspondents on staff. Cecilia Vega, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Scott Pelley were all fired by the network. Anderson Cooper declined to renew his contract with the news magazine.
What Remains Unclear: If Whitaker and Wortheim signed similar contract extensions. No statements have been made about their contractual status. It is also unclear if Lesley Stahl views this as her final contract with the network. She turns 85 during the upcoming season of the show.
What It Means: Solidifying Lesley Stahl’s status with the show is a win for CBS News. There were legitimate concerns about whether or not she, Whitaker, and Wortheim would return. Her institutional knowledge of the show, the network, and colleagues is a benefit to Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton as they reshape the program.
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