Honey G: X-Factor viewers demand Simon Cowell axes London rapper after drugs past is revealed

Controversial: Honey G has been defended as 'fun' by Simon Cowell
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Jamie Bullen14 November 2016
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X Factor fans have demanded Honey G to be kicked off the show after she revealed she dabbled with Class A drugs.

Outraged viewers demanded Simon Cowell to take action against the London rapper, whose real name is Anna Georgette Gilford, following an interview she gave to the Sun.

The 35-year-old was branded a “disgrace” after she told the tabloid of her drug-taking history in which she admitted she used cocaine, ecstasy and magic mushrooms.

She also confessed to battling against an addiction to marijuana which she said she only now takes recreationally.

She revealed her addiction developed after she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted while at college.

Revelations: Honey G made the confession in the Sun
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The performer added she didn’t take Class A drugs anymore, adding “I would not touch that nowadays”.

She told the Sun: “I did class A drugs.

“I’m hardcore and I’m totally real.”

“I have struggled with addiction. I have nothing to hide. I did do some class A drugs like cocaine and I did pills.

Controversial: Honey G said she had used Class A drugs
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“I did a magic mushroom that I will never do again — that was probably one of the worst experiences.

“The thing about me is there is actually a story behind me and my life. It’s not like, ‘Hi I’ve just turned up on X Factor’.

“I’ve been a musician my entire life and I’ve been through real experiences. I’m totally real, hardcore and I have experienced things that are real.”

The interview sparked an angry backlash on social media as fans demanded for her to be ejected from the contest over the revelations.

Anger: Honey G revelations have led fans to call for her to be axed from the show
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Carolyne Jensen tweeted: “@TheXFactor drug use is drug use. Show a backbone and get rid of honey g, set a good example to youngsters.”

Jennifer Blaylock posted: “#xfactor only just seen media on honey g doing drugs! She should be BOOTED off the show immediatly,her fan base are young children!”

Jonno Gregory wrote: “So they got rid of @FrankieCocozza but not honey g..@ITV @TheXFactor just doesn't make sence?! Chuck out the fake "rapper"! @anniesturdydovz (sic)”

And Roisin Fleming ‏tweeted: “@The_Honey_G taking drugs??? #XFactor GET RID OF HONEY G she is a disgrace to the X factor.”

The Sun reported X Factor chiefs had spoken to Honey G about her illegal drug use and that she assured them she had not taken them while on the show.

X Factor spokesman Rick Behari told the Sun: “We’ve spoken to Honey and she’s assured us she has not taken drugs while being on the show.”

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