“Absolutely beautiful” X Factor star Honey G looks unrecognisable after makeover

Is Honey G still “Honey G” without the oversized sunglasses, ridiculous baseball hat, bling and tracksuit jacket? The X Factor rapper had a makeover on Channel 5 show Celebrity 100% Hotter – and it was hard to believe she was even the same person.

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Honey G – real name Anna Georgette Gilford – rose to fame on The X Factor in 2016: “When I say Honey, you say G!” While she wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea she’s since launched her music career with a record deal and two singles.

As part of her makeover on Channel 5, producers persuaded Honey G to ditch her signature sunglasses (with her name scrolling across them, naturally) and go for something more “feminine”.

They dolled her up with hair extensions, a proper fake tan and some good eye make-up, put her in a slick black suit, and – BAM! – what a difference.

omfg Honey G’s makeover has left me shook #100percenthotter pic.twitter.com/CCyjagoMux

— sᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴛᴠ (@superTV247) January 4, 2018

As the new look was unveiled, Honey G said: “Oh my god! Oh my god. I never thought I’d look like this. This is crazy.”

She added: “I just feel like a different woman. This is a side of me that I’ve never, ever seen before in my whole life. I don’t know what to say. F**cking hell.”

The internet was slightly surprised.

Holy shit @The_Honey_G is an actual babe! #100PercentHotter pic.twitter.com/korPLSN43q

— Vicki (@VickiYardley91) January 4, 2018

Just watched celebrity 100% Hotter. Never been a Honey G fan, always thought she looked bloody awful actually, but my god I couldn't hold my jaw up when I saw her. She looked absolutely beautiful. #100PercentHotter

— ????????????????????????????????CarolineMcj???????????????????????????????? (@cazm8740) January 4, 2018

Amazed at how pretty honey g looks with her make-over ????#Celebrity #100PercentHotter

— Faye Gallagher ???? (@FayeLouisee_x) January 4, 2018

But it looks like Honey G is sticking with her trademark look for now…

???? H to the O to the N to the E to the Y to the G, it's @The_Honey_G! pic.twitter.com/mj36cBTMCn

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) January 2, 2018