Anna Georgette Gilford[1] (born 12 March 1981), professionally known as Honey G, is an English rapper.
[3][4] She attended Dr Challoner's High School before going on to Salford University and graduated with an upper second-class degree in music in 2004.
At the six-chair challenge, she sang "WTF (Where They From)" by Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams, and was eliminated by mentor Sharon Osbourne; however, Osbourne brought her back as a replacement for Ivy Grace Paredes, who was unable to travel to Los Angeles due to visa issues.
During her time in the competition, Honey G faced criticism for being a novelty act, branded such by judge Nicole Scherzinger.
"[8] She performed at The X Factor Final at Wembley Arena as a guest performer where she officially announced that she had signed a record deal with Cowell's record label, Syco Music,[9] and would be releasing her debut single, "The Honey G Show", on 23 December.