Becky Hill has taken aim at comedian Jack Whitehall on her new album, a year after he mocked her as 'Wetherspoons Whitney' while hosting the BRIT Awards. The 32-year-old singer, who rose to fame on The Voice, addresses the dig in a track from her album 'Rebecca' that she says speaks out on classism.
Whitehall, 37, made the remark at the 2025 BRITs, prompting Hill to respond on Instagram at the time: 'Remember not to be out of touch today kids, even if your daddy is rich. Shout out to Jack Whitehall for the fuel to my fire.' The comedian, the son of talent agent Michael Whitehall and a Marlborough College alumnus, has faced criticism for his perceived elitism.
At an intimate gig, Hill introduced the song by saying: 'I've had enough of all this s*** so I wrote about it. This song, I'm affectionately calling Wetherspoons Whitney, but you lot will know it as Daddy's Range Rover. This one's for you, Jack.' The lyrics include: 'Just 'cause your daddy worked in showbiz, got you a job with his old boss. I bet you didn't even notice the opportunities you got.'
Whitehall, who presented the BRITs again this year, has previously acknowledged his posh background. He admitted to using a mock-Cockney accent early in his stand-up career, saying he was 'worried about being posh' and would 'talk like Danny Dyer'. His recent awards hosting drew criticism for 'digs at the working class'.
The singer's retaliation comes as she continues to challenge class-based prejudice in the music industry. Hill's album 'Rebecca' is her latest release, and she has made it clear her new track is a direct response to Whitehall's jibe.
