"Seth has covered some of the most important stories of the last decade, and I can't wait for him to start reporting for '60 in 6'", 60 Minutes Executive Producer Bill Owens said in March 2020 when CBS made the announcement.
Bill Owens, the executive producer of 60 Minutes, stated in March 2020 that he is eagerly anticipating Seth's transition to reporting for '60 in 6', noting that Seth has covered significant stories over the past decade.