“CBS Evening News” anchor Scott Pelley has been ousted, according to reports late Tuesday. Both the New York Post and CNN reported Pelley’s office was being cleared out Tuesday night while he was away on assignment, and that he would be permanently moved to CBS Corp.’s “60 Minutes.” An official announcement is expected Wednesday. Both the Post and CNN cited poor ratings as a factor in Pelley’s removal, and the Post said friction between him and CBS News President David Rhodes also contributed. Pelley replaced Katie Couric in the evening anchor chair in 2011, and has co-hosted “60 Minutes” since 2003. There was no word on who might replace Pelley as anchor.
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