Wendy Mesley removed as host of her CBC show for using a word that no one 'should ever use'

Wendy Mesley, who was the host of the CBC's The Weekly with Wendy Mesley, was removed from her position today as an investigation was launched into a word she used while preparing for an episode on Black Lives Matter and how the media covers racism.

According to Canadaland, Mesley apologized to co-workers for her comments, saying that "this is a word that no one like me should ever use. I made a big mistake and promise to change my behaviour."

Mesley issued a statement on the matter, saying that "In the context of an editorial discussion about current issues regarding race, I used a word that should never be used. It was not aimed at anyone, I was quoting a journalist we were intending to interview on a panel discussion about. coverage of racial inequality."

Chuck Thomson, head of public affairs for CBC, said in a statement that, "Last Thursday, senior management within CBC News were made aware of an incident involving Wendy Mesley. While we investigate further, Wendy will not be hosting The Weekly. Always respecting the privacy rights of our employees, we have nothing more to add."

Mesley apologized for her use of the term, which was int he context of a discussion of race and racism. She issued the apology to her co-workers. She noted that she "was careless with [her] language and wrong to say it."

She went on to say "Regardless of my intention, I hurt people and for that I am very sorry. I am also deeply ashamed."

Mesley's Sunday show featured another host, Nil Köksal of World Report.

The word that Mesley used was not named.

Mesley posted a statement regarding the incident on her personal Twitter.

This is a breaking story and will be updated.