Miley Cyrus walked away as the winner at the American Music Awards on Sunday night in a celebration of who wears the least amount of clothing in the pop industry. She performed her powerful ballad Wrecking Ball, but her impressive live vocals were overshadowed by the fact that she was stripped down to her underwear. She shocked the audience by strutting down the stage wearing a kitten-print pair of undergarments.

Hello Kitty! Miley Cyrus dons a skintight bikini to perform next to a giant cat at the AMAs... but at least she didn't twerk

Hey there, Hello Kitty! Miley Cyrus wore a tight bikini during her performance at the AMAs next to a giant cat, but at least she didn’t twerk.

Sex kitten: Miley gives it her all onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

During the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Miley gave an unforgettable performance that showcased her talents as a sex kitten.

Matchy matchy: Miley's two-piece 80s style bikini was covered in a pussycat print that matched her shoes

Matchy matchy: Miley's two-piece 80s style bikini was covered in a pussycat print that matched her shoes

Miley was wearing a trendy two-piece bikini from the 80s that was covered in a cute pussy-cat print that matched her shoes. She had arrived in a white trouser suit, implying that she was planning to smarten up her image. However, the former Disney star proved that her provocative stage presence is here to stay. Standing on stage behind a gigantic cat that looked on the verge of tears, Miley belted out the notes of the song, which is rumored to be inspired by her breakup with Liam Hemsworth.

Tearful performance: At one point, Miley herself seemed to well up as she performed in front of a giant weeping cat

Emotional Performance: At a certain moment, Miley herself appeared to get choked up as she put on a show in front of a giant crying feline.

Not a happy kitty: Miley performs in front of a feline friend who could rival Grumpy Cat in the misery stakes

Miley put on a performance in front of a feline friend who could give Grumpy Cat a run for her money in the misery department, but unfortunately, Miley didn’t seem too thrilled about it.

Miley Cyrus performs onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre in LA

No wonder the cat's crying! Miley Cyrus dons a skintight bikini to perform next to a giant feline who looks somewhat depressed

It’s no wonder why the cat is crying! Miley Cyrus wears a tight bikini to perform next to a large feline that appears somewhat sad.

What's new pussycat? Miley Cyrus was typically trashy in her stage appearance on Sunday night

What’s the latest with Miley Cyrus? She gave a typically risqué performance during her appearance on Sunday night.

Miley Cyrus performs onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre

Miley Cyrus performs onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre

Destroying smalls: Miley’s lingerie ensured that no attention was paid to her singing abilities. The young singer also flaunted her figure around the stage, turning around to show the back of her bikini outfit.

However, what she lacked in the wardrobe department, Miley certainly made up for in the accessories department. Miley sported huge perspex earrings and bangles that looked to be seriously weighing her down.

Too risque for TV? Miley Cyrus was filmed from the waist upwards during most of her performance at the AMAs

Was it too risky for Miley Cyrus to perform on TV? Most of her performance at the AMAs was filmed from the waist upwards.

Something missing: Miley hit all the right notes for her song Wrecking Ball but her clothes were MIA

Something seems to be missing here: Miley nailed every note of her song Wrecking Ball but her clothing was nowhere to be found.

Putting her two fingers up: Miley Cyrus clearly doesn't have any time for critics who think her performances are too raunchy

Miley Cyrus confidently responds to critics who claim that her performances are too provocative. Interestingly, it appears that the outfit Miley wore was deemed too revealing by show producers, who filmed her from the waist upwards. At one point, Miley seemed like she was about to break down in tears, but she managed to maintain her composure as she hit the final high note. Meanwhile, Miley’s pop rivals were significantly less explicit in their performances.

Someone forgot their clothes! Miley Cyrus reveals a little too much as she performs in her smalls once again at the AMAs

Someone left their clothing behind! Miley Cyrus divulges a bit too much as she takes the stage in her skivvies once again at the American Music Awards.

Belting it out: Miley's powerful vocals were overshadowed by lack of clothes

Spilling the tea: Miley’s impressive singing abilities were overshadowed due to her choice of clothing.

Some things never change: Miley certainly didn't disappoint fans of her ever-present tongue

Some things never change: Miley certainly didn't disappoint fans of her ever-present tongue

Certain things remain unchanged, and one of them is Miley’s ability to delight her ever-present fan base with her tongue antics.

Wink wink: Even the cat couldn't resist poking fun at Miley by sticking its tongue out

As the saying goes, even felines can’t resist having a little fun. At the 2013 AMAs, Miley Cyrus proved just that by poking the cat with her tongue while sporting a revealing bikini outfit.