The X Factor’s Honey G has her own personal bodyguard after shock stage invasion left her shaken
Rapper has been forced to bring in extra protection after being attacked live on TV
X FACTOR 'rapper' Honey G has employed a bodyguard to protect her from crazed fans after Saturday night's terrifying stage invasion.
The 35-year-old was left visibly shaking after internet pranksters Trollstation joined her unexpectedly in front of judges , , and mentor .
And it seems the IT recruitment consultant, real name Anna Guilford, isn't taking any chances for future unsavoury run-ins and has called in some hired muscle.
A source told The Sun online: "Honey's X Factor journey has really helped expose her as an artist and credible hip-hop star - but it's also left her vulnerable.
"She was left shaking after Saturday night's encounter with those Trollstation idiots - but even though she seemed to shrug it off and remain professional, it's knocked her confidence.
"Today she had a string of TV appearances, but she didn't want to take any chances so has called on some professional protection."
It's not clear how long Honey will rely on her bodyguard's services, but she has no intention of fading in to the background any time soon.
Considering most world class hip-hop stars have a team of security agents protecting them and their crews, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Honey's sticking around for the longterm.
Today This Morning hosts Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby questioned Honey's authenticity.
The presenters grilled the rap star after she lost her place on the show last night, after being in the bottom two for the second week running.
The line of questioning began with Phillip asking if she had grown on the show – which led to her revealing she had never done a live rap gig prior to being on the show.
She told them: “Before I entered X Factor I had never done a live rap gig. I feel like a rap artist has been born. I have grown as a rap artist.”
Looking rather taken aback by her comment, Phil questioned what she had been doing up until then.
He continued by asking her when Anna Gilford became Honey G.
She revealed: “In the year 2000 I was studying in university and one of mates came up with my name.
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“G because it is my surname and Honey is because he said I was sweet like Honey.”
The presenters then quizzed her on whether she is an act – something which she vehemently denies.
“No. I’m not fake, this isn’t an act. I have grown up in the underground scene. I am known to BBC 1 Extra. My mum is classical pianist.”
And addressing her accent, she admitted: “I might have picked up street lingo being on the underground music scene – it is now part of my personality.”
The quizzing didn’t stop there though as Holly then asked a series of questions about what type of person Honey was looking to meet.
But the questioning left Honey looking rather uncomfortable as she tried to move the conversation on, saying: “It’s difficult for me to say what my type is.”
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