Patients and families affected by brain tumours were thrilled to be invited to London’s TV studios to watch XFactor stars rehears for Saturday’s live show.

Harrow rapper Honey G met children as young as 15-years-old who had suffered from brain tumour during their visit on Friday November 18.

Organised by The Brain Tumour Charity, the families met presenter Dermot O’Leary, the remaining five contestants, and the North London star was more than happy to talk with the families, sign autographs, and take pictures.

Honey G also recorded a short video showing her support for the charity.

The charity team work hard to defeat brain tumours, and fund research to increase survival, raises awareness of the symptoms and effects of brain tumours and provides support for everyone affected.

Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40-years-old, and research shows that tumours are the biggest cause of preventable or treatable blindness in children.

Childhood brain tumour survivors are 10 times more likely to suffer long term disability.

Rosie Rickards, 15, from Hampshire, was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was 11-years-old and has been cancer-free for three years.

She said: “I can’t believe that last Saturday I was watching Honey G on my TV and now I’ve met her.”

Honey G was put through her paces by mentor and judge Sharon Osbourne, as she rehearsed her mash-up of Will Smith’s “Getting’ Jiggy Wit It” and Jason Nevins’ “It’s Just Like That” for last week’s show.

Despite being in the last two, Honey G survived the week and made it through to final five.

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Honey G said: “It has been an incredible experience and I’m loving every minute of it. The X Factor judges and team are amazing.

“Sharon is a brilliant mentor and texts me a lot. We’re like two peas in a pod. I’m so grateful to everyone who’s voted for me.”

Emma Percy, children and families services worker with The Brain Tumour Charity, said the visit gave children a chance to relax and forget about the stress they face every day.