A BBC News anchor faced significant backlash after her reaction to a young musician naming Jesus Christ as one of his heroes during a live interview. Geeta Guru-Murthy, 58, reportedly “hissed” when DC3, whose real name is Daniel Chenjerai, mentioned Jesus Christ in his response to her question about his role models. This incident occurred on Saturday, leading to an online uproar and widespread criticism on social media platforms.
During the interview, DC3, an 18-year-old artist recently nominated for two 2026 MOBO Awards, listed several figures he admires. “Santan Dave, Kendrick Lamar, most of all, Jesus Christ,” he stated. Guru-Murthy’s unexpected reaction, which many interpreted as dismissive, quickly drew attention, with users on X (formerly Twitter) expressing outrage and accusing the BBC of bias against Christians.
Social media users shared memes and commented on the incident, suggesting that the reaction would have drawn far more outrage if it had involved a different religious figure. Journalist Peter Lloyd remarked on X, “BBC’s [Geeta Guru-Murthy] hisses at a man who says Jesus Christ is his hero. Imagine the outrage if this happened with Prophet Muhammad.” Another user questioned why Guru-Murthy reacted as if DC3 had made a racial slur by mentioning Jesus Christ.
In response to the growing controversy, DC3 took to social media to defend his statement. He posted, “Jesus Christ is real,” adding in a follow-up, “The revolution will be televised in Jesus name.” His comments further fueled discussions about the incident and the role of media in addressing religious topics.
Guru-Murthy later addressed the situation, asserting her reaction was misinterpreted. On X, she stated, “I’ve seen there’s some discussion about the end of my interview with DC3 this week. For the record, I was simply breathing in before moving to end the interview. To suggest anything else is just untrue.” She also tagged the BBC in her post, highlighting her commitment to clarifying the misunderstanding.
A spokesperson for the BBC emphasized the network’s position on the matter, stating, “This is categorically untrue,” in reference to the allegations of Guru-Murthy hissing at the mention of Jesus Christ. The incident has sparked broader conversations about media representation of religious figures and the sensitivities surrounding discussions of faith in public forums.
As the dialogue continues, the incident serves as a reminder of the complexities involved in media interviews, particularly when discussing topics as deeply personal as faith and admiration.
