BBC News presenter Geeta Guru-Murthy faced a social media storm after viewers accused her of making a 'hissing' sound when rapper DC3 declared Jesus Christ his greatest hero during an interview. The incident occurred on the BBC News program, following DC3's MOBO award nominations. When asked about his heroes, DC3, a young Christian rapper from Northampton, named Santan Dave, Kendrick Lamar, and Jesus Christ as his greatest influences. Guru-Murthy's sharp intake of breath was interpreted by many viewers as a negative reaction to DC3's answer, sparking accusations of anti-Christian sentiment. The artist, with over a million Instagram followers, has gained recognition for his tracks like 'I Know' and 'DC3's Prayer'. The 2026 MOBO awards, set for March 26th at Manchester's Co-op Live, will celebrate the ceremony's 30th anniversary. DC3's appearance on BBC News followed his first two nominations in the Best Newcomer and Best Gospel Act categories. While some praised DC3 for mentioning his faith, others criticized Guru-Murthy's reaction, with some even joking about BBC impartiality. A BBC spokesperson denied the allegations, and Guru-Murthy has faced similar criticism in the past, including an on-air apology for breaching editorial standards with remarks about Nigel Farage.
