Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJasmine FernándezWednesday 09 September 2026 07:36 BSTAccording to CBS, the promotional shoot took place in Grand Central Station’s Oyster Bar as a deliberate homage to network pioneers Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite (Getty)CBS News has pushed back against social media claims that a promotional photograph for the 59th season of "60 Minutes" was digitally altered or AI-generated.Photographer Mark Seliger captured the portrait at Grand Central Station's Oyster Bar, featuring the news program's new 10-person lineup.Online critics pointed out visual anomalies in the photo, including reporter Lesley Stahl appearing to lean on empty space and awkward hand placement.CBS News executive Jeremy Adler clarified that Stahl was leaning on a table behind her, while Seliger noted the challenges of capturing ten people in one frame.The online backlash comes amid broader viewer debate regarding the program's editorial direction under new leadership.In fullCBS News accused of photoshopping image of new 60 Minutes lineup ahead of nerve-wracking launchMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in