The knee slide, her mannequin challenge and now that epic mic drop fail…15 times Honey G was the best thing about this year’s X Factor
Do these clips prove Honey G was the most entertaining contestant this year?
THE X Factor this year felt more like the Honey G show, as the controversial rap act won over the hearts of the British public.
Her appearance on ITV’s popular talent competition certainly got viewers talking, as her comical performances became everyone’s guilty pleasure.
Following the news that Honey G will be releasing a single this Christmas, here are the moments that prove she was the most memorable contestant of the year…
1. She was the only act that could leave Simon Cowell speechless
Music mogul Simon Cowell is rarely left lost for words, but he certainly was the first time Honey G was in the house.
The judges’ jaws dropped as 35-year-old Honey, real name Anna Gilford, performed Missy Elliott’s hit song Work It.
As she grabbed her crotch and busted some questionable moves, Simon admitted he felt "uncomfortable” and said “make it stop”.
2. Honey knew how to handle Louis
Mischievous Louis Walsh isn't afraid to pile on the criticism, and he definitely showed that when he told Honey G people were referring to her as David Cameron in a wig.
Fellow judge Sharon was shocked by the cutting comment, as she hit back: "how dare you?!"
Thankfully, Honey proved that she wasn't afraid of criticism, batting the jibe away by laughing at herself.
3. She attempted THAT awkward knee slide
One of the most hilarious moments of this year’s show was when Honey G almost fell flat on her face after celebrating getting through to the next round of live shows.
Forgetting that she was wearing leather trousers, she attempted to pull off a knee slide she’d practiced earlier in the day.
To the entertainment of the viewers, she stumbled to the ground and went flying.
4. Honey G took on Strictly Come Dancing by challenging Ed Balls to a sing off
It's no secret that The X Factor didn't quite manage to pull in the same ratings as the rival BBC talent show this year.
But Honey G decided to take on Strictly 'joke act' Ed Balls in a one on one battle.
She said: "I'd like to challenge Ed Balls to a dance-off. Challenge me any day. He knows where I am."
5. When she dealt with a terrifying stage intruder like a true professional
As much as the British public enjoy taking the mickey out of Honey G, it was hard not to be impressed with the way she dealt with an ill-thought out prank during one of the live shows.
While she was in the middle of a performance, the rapper was left shaken after five men invaded the stage while she was on it.
Instead of letting it ruin her chances in the competition, she continued rapping like nothing had even happened.
6. She got the ENTIRE X Factor audience to do the mannequin challenge
Just when viewers had thought they'd seen it all, Honey G took her performance to a whole new level by incorporating a viral trend.
During a mash-up of Push It and Black Beatles, the judges, stage dancers and the audience all carried out the mannequin challenge.
Viewers took to social media to admit that the aspiring rapping had brightened up their Saturday evening.
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7. She was the only contestant that could dramatically change her look in one second
Fans were convinced that Honey G looked completely unrecognisable after she took her glasses off.
When she was filming Alan Carr's Happy Hour, the telly host convinced her to take off her sunglasses and put on his Tom Ford glasses.
The crowd was loving her natural look after she kept her face hidden behind the mirrored shades for months.
8. She had her own personal style
Honey knew pulled off some very daring outfits during her time on the X Factor - including an edgy sequined hoodie as well as some red baggy trousers.
Not wanting anyone to ruin her image, former X Factor contestant Gifty Louise claimed that the 35-year-old IT recruitment consultant went into meltdown if anyone got too close to her precious hip-hop swag.
9. Her dance breaks were legendary
In her first audition, Honey's dance moves were a little questionable.
But it's safe to say that the X Factor hopeful's moves improved as the show went along - and no one can say she didn't give it some welly.
10. Honey G made time to duet with her mum
The North Weezy star returning to her posh-looking home to do a duet with her mum.
Even though she living out her dreams on The X Factor stage, she took time out to perform an unusual rendition of Can't Touch It.
Mama G played along on the piano as the talent show favourite attempted to rap along.
11. She was the X Factor contestant that stood up to celebrity criticism
Honey G wasn't afraid to stick up to popular recording artists Lily Allen, Professor Green and Jesy Nelson.
During a Facebook live with Dan Wootton, she put them in their place with some strong words of her own.
The rapper said: “ These people saying this sort of stuff they don’t know who they’re messing with.”
12. She won over the support of 50 Cent
While a number of celebrities spoke out against Honey G's rapping, industry professional 50 Cent was quick to give the X Factor hopeful his support.
Honey gushed: “This is incredible, I’m so excited – 50 cent has endorsed me.
“I’m so excited that he’s back me and he’s basically come out and said that I’m good for the hip hop game
13. Honey wasn't a sore loser
When the aspiring rapper was voted off The X Factor, she proved that there was a kind person hiding behind those mysterious sunglasses.
She gave an emotional speech goodbye, thanking the judges and fans at home for her time on the show, but kept her on-stage ‘North Wheezy’ image in place throughout.
But just hours later, her fellow contender Emily Middlemas has shared a goodbye note she left the stars after bidding farewell.
Emily captioned the snap of the note: “This made me smile this morning! Thank you @The_Honey_G you will be missed girl!”
14. She became the first artist to be SIGNED before the competition had even ended
Controversially, Honey G bagged herself a recording contract despite failing to win The X Factor.
The middle class rapper debuted her brand new single during the final show, even though she only finished the ITV contest in fifth place.
Rumours suggest that Honey has landed a single-by-single record deal from Simon Cowell’s Syco.
15. Her attempt to mic drop left the audience in stitches
On the night of Honey G's momentous return to The X Factor stage, fans were reminded exactly what was missing from the show.
At the end of her surprise solo performance, she attempted to pull of a tried and tested ‘mic drop’.
The essence of a mic drops – used by rappers to signify triumph – was totally diluted in Honey’s limp gesture, but the British public lapped it up regardless.