But the move has sparked fury from critics who accused the BBC of ageism, including former BBC radio and TV presenter Wendy Austin who tweeted: 'No ageism/sexism in the BBC then...'

Ex-newsreader Jennie Bond told GMB today: 'Sue will be hurting this morning. You can't do anything about your age and there is a pressure on television, particularly for women, to look younger.'

I had to delete my old comment because it was too angry. I have no words for their absurd arguments that won't get me banned, even here.

Imagine getting fired because you're the wrong race (because of a movement women started) and saying it's because of "sexism" in a country where women can literally get away with murder. Fuck you. Sexism against women isn't real.