The Today host was recorded discussing the recent resignation of China editor Carrie Gracie with the BBC’s North America editor, Jon Sopel.
A leaked recording of Radio 4 presenter John Humphrys joking about the BBC’s gender pay gap has reignited a debate over gender equality at the corporation.
BBC management was said to be “deeply unimpressed” by the comments, which sparked calls for Mr Humphrys to be replaced for Friday morning’s programme.
Her resignation refocused the spotlight on the BBC’s gender pay gap, following the publication last summer of its highest-paid stars’ salaries.