FURIOUS viewers have called for The X Factor to be cancelled after Sharon Osbourne put controversial contestant Honey G through to the live shows.

The rapper/singer was mocked for her performance of Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise, and they were stunned when she was handed a place in the final 12.

Fans sent Twitter into meltdown as they expressed their outrage over Sharon's decision.

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Honey G returned to the show for the judges' houses stage after previously being booted out.

She was drafted back in to replace Ivy Grace who was unable to travel to Sharon's mansion in the US due to visa issues.

The divisive performer made her comeback with a performance of the hit rap track, which prompted a slew of criticism from fans on Twitter.

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However, viewers were later sent into frenzy when they saw Sharon award Honey G a place in the live finals.

Many suggested X Factor has suffered a slump in quality, and they urged ITV bosses to bring it to an end after this series.

One wrote: "And there's the confirmation we need that #XFactor needs to end. Just stop with this utter nonsense now. #HoneyG."

Another added: "I think im going to boycott this years xfactor on the grounds that the judges are turning the show into laughing stock #HoneyG #deluded..."

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One fuming viewer took aim at Sharon, writing: "Sharon Osbourne needs to be tested for drugs. How can she logically explain the selection of Honey G #XFactor..."

Another tweeted: "Honey G getting through to the live shows is everything that's wrong with X factor..."

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The decision also infuriated celebrity fans of the show, with Jodie Marsh posting an outraged comment on Twitter.

She wrote: "Are you serious Mrs O??!!!! Honey G ???!!!!!!."

Actress Angela Griffin declared she will no longer be watching the show, writing; "And that's the end of the Xfactor for me.... #honeyg."

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During the show, Sharon watched Honey G's performance with guest judge Robbie Williams, who seemed bemused by the rapper's performance.

He called her try-out "strong" and later added: "I'll remember Honey G for the rest of my life."