Becky Hill hits back after BRITs 'punch down' remark from Jack Whitehall

Becky Hill has hit out at Jack Whitehall after the comedian dubbed her a “Wetherspoons Whitney” during last year’s BRIT Awards, a remark she says left her “devastated” and furious.

The 32-year-old singer, known for her powerhouse vocals and chart-topping dance hits, claims the joke was not just harmless banter, but a “punch down” aimed at her Midlands roots and working-class background.

Speaking candidly, Becky revealed that the sting of the comment has now spilled into her music. 

A track on her upcoming third album Rebecca, titled Daddy Range Rover, was directly inspired by the moment. 

“How f***ing dare he punch down,” she told NME, adding that while she could accept comparisons to Whitney Houston, the class-based jab went too far.

She didn’t hold back when reflecting on the industry either, saying she feels many people are under pressure amid the cost-of-living crisis. 

Her new single More! More! More! explores that frustration, highlighting how ordinary families are “pushed to the limit” while trying to survive. 

“A lot of us feel trodden on, and we accept it,” she said.

The songstress also opened up about her upbringing, explaining that although her parents tried to present a middle-class life, money was often tight. 

She said her background shaped her determination and outlook, and she refuses to be judged for her accent or roots.

Following last year’s ceremony, Disconnect hitmaker also took to Instagram to call out the comment, pointing out what she saw as hypocrisy in the industry’s class divide. 

She argued that success in music is often linked to privilege, and said it was unfair to mock someone for where they come from.

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