Staff Reports
On January 16–17, 2026 a short BBC News interview with rising gospel rapper DC3, born Daniel Chenjerai, exploded into controversy after the young artist named Jesus Christ as his greatest hero and the BBC anchor appeared to audibly recoil immediately afterward. The clip shows DC3 listing Santan Dave, Kendrick Lamar and “most of all Jesus Christ,” and viewers across social media seized on what many heard as a hissing, dismissive noise from presenter Geeta Guru-Murthy.
The response from the public was swift and fierce, with memes, outraged posts, and commentators pointing out the obvious double standard that would follow if any other religious figure were treated the same way on the BBC. DC3 himself doubled down online, posting “Jesus Christ is real” and declaring he was proud to say the name of his Savior on national television, while conservative voices called the moment proof of a broader contempt for Christianity in elite media circles.
Rather than quietly owning the moment, the anchor and the BBC went into defense mode, insisting the noise was merely a breath in and that any suggestion of bias was “categorically untrue.” That defensive posture only poured gasoline on the fire; when institutions reflexively deny rather than reflect, reasonable Americans smell a cover-up and wonder whether Christians really get a fair shake in public broadcasting anymore.
This isn’t about one stray sound or one upset interviewee; it’s about a pattern. Conservatives have watched for years as entertainment and news elites smirk at public expressions of faith while turning on a dime to excuse or explain away slights against other beliefs. If the BBC is truly committed to impartiality, they will take the criticism seriously, review the footage, and be transparent about what happened—otherwise their words about fairness ring hollow.
There should be consequences when a national broadcaster appears to sneer at a Christian’s declaration of faith. I am calling on viewers to demand accountability from the BBC, to support DC3 and other artists who refuse to be ashamed of Christ, and to stop feeding the same networks that reward cultural elites for disrespecting the faith of ordinary people. Honest institutions answer for their mistakes; those that hide behind canned statements only deepen public distrust.
Americans who still believe in faith, family and free speech must not be intimidated by media scorn. DC3 spoke boldly and he deserves respect for doing so on national television, not a sneer or an excuse. Stand with him, demand fair treatment for Christians on the airwaves, and remind our cultural gatekeepers that this country still belongs to the people who believe in God and in the freedom to say His name without being mocked.
