Becky Hill Reaches Out to Jack Whitehall for British Wetherspoons’ Whitney.

Becky Hill Critiques Jack Whitehall

Becky Hill criticized Jack Whitehall for calling her “Wetherspoons Whitney,” suggesting that her Midlands accent was perceived as less refined. This exchange took place at the beginning of the month.

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Background on the Controversy

The comments arose after Hill shared a screenshot of a message highlighting the privileged backgrounds of attendees at the March 1 ceremony, where individuals earned £52,075 per year. It also revealed that Whitehall attended the prestigious Dragon School in Oxford, which boasts a similar tuition of £52,000.

“Imagine being called ‘Wetherspoons Whitney’ by a privately educated Nepo Baby with a national television show thanks to their dad, who is a show-business agent,” wrote Hill, from Bewdyy, Worcestershire, on her Instagram story. “My parents worked hard to provide me with a middle-class life, even when they couldn’t afford it. I wasn’t raised in London, so I couldn’t attend British school. Associating a Midlands accent with Wetherspoons says more about your own silver spoon privilege, mate.”

In a follow-up post, she shared a selfie with the caption: “This is me and my attitude toward the working class today. Remember, don’t lose touch with the kids, even if your dad is wealthy. Thanks, Jack Whitehall, for fueling my fire.”

Whitehall has yet to respond to Hill’s remarks.

Upcoming Performances and Nominations

Hill was nominated for a Brit Award for Best Dance Act. Last month, it was announced that she would perform at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone in Northamptonshire this July.

“I can’t wait to return to Silverstone for the Grand Prix weekend—it’s going to be an incredible experience both on the track and on stage!”