Dermot O’Leary sticks up for Honey G

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by Polly Foreman |
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If you have access to a television / the internet / a pair of ears, chances are you'll have heard of Honey G.

Even if you've never seen The X Factor ever in your life, you'll have heard of Honey G. Even if you don't even know what The X Factor is, you'll have heard of Honey G.

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SHE'S EVERYWHERE.

David Cameron in a wig / the next Jay Z with Nicki Minaj's vibe / north Weezy's finest rapper has divided the nation more than Brexit and Marmite put together, and basically everyone you meet will probably have something to say.

EVEN SNOOP DOGG AND 50 CENT HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY.

AND PROFESSOR GREEN!

The latest person who has something to say is Dermot O'Leary, who's defended her against the notion that her act is racist.

He said: "I don’t like the meanness towards her. But for the most part, she's pretty well liked."

And when pressed by The Huffington Post about the accusations, he continued: "That's just nonsense. Have you ever watched 8 Mile?

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"That’s just the music that girl loves. So who are you or I to say what she should or shouldn’t like?

"She’s 100% real. I’ve spent enough time with her now."

His sentiment echoes 50 Cent's, who said (according to The Mirror): "People be crazy saying Honey G's act is racist. For anybody who thinks a white person performing music of black origin is racist, you know they don't know what racism really is.

"She is entertaining, and I guarantee there is not going to be a hip-hop artist in the world who is going to be offended by her."

PLEASE can these two collaborate?

Honey G herself addressed the allegations while speaking to The Mirror, saying: "I think people are discriminating against me. They are using the race card against me.

"I feel like they are discriminating against me because I am white. It makes me question whether they have a problem with someone rapping who is white.

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