After two years of not having a host, MTV’s Video Music Awards returned with a host that shocked many fans two years ago — Miley Cyrus.

The awards show, which was shown on August 31st, contained everything that most award shows have: great musical performances, controversial moments, and artists winning awards that they may or may not have deserved.

Cyrus hosted the show changing her outfit every commercial break, each time coming out with a different and completely random outfit.

Sophomore Amy Han feels that Cyrus’ more controversial acts and performances are okay. “Miley is branching out and being herself. I think she was a little frisky but if she’s being herself that’s alright!”

A few awards were distributed on the red carpet, before the show itself (Best Rock Video: Fall Out Boy’s “Uma Thurman”, Best Pop Video: Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” and Song of Summer: 5 Seconds of Summer’s “She’s Kinda Hot”). The red carpet event also had a few tributes to songs that were nominated for VMAs. Todrick Hall performed shorter versions of “Uptown Funk,” “7/11” and “Bad Blood.”

The show kicked off with a performance by Nicki Minaj, who performed her songs “Trini Dem Girls” and “The Night Is Still Young.” She was joined by Swift, who sang a sample of her song “Bad Blood.”

The first award during the show itself, Best Male Video, was presented by Britney Spears. “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson won, which disappointed many that were rooting for Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright.”

Jared Leto introduced The Weeknd, who performed his hit song, “Can’t Feel My Face,” which even got rapper Kanye West to get up and start dancing.

Senior Hibo Ali favored this performance more than others. “He’s very talented and he was able to get everyone to get up and dance.”

Next, actor Rebel Wilson presented Minaj with the award for Best Hip Hop Video for her song “Anaconda.” When Minaj came up to accept her award, she gave a speech thanking people who supported her, like any artist would. However, at the end of the speech, she called out Cyrus for talking about her in the press a few days before. Cyrus awkwardly dodged the comments, leaving fans wondering whether the alteration was real or fake.

Nick Jonas and Big Sean presented the Best Female Video award to Swift for “Blank Space,” getting her second reward for the night. Demi Lovato then gave a performance on the stage outside the VMA venue.

Actresses Serayah and Jussie Smollet gave Big Sean the award for Best Video with a Social Message for his song “One Man Can Change the World,” and went up with West and John Legend, the featured artists on the track. Ne-Yo and Kylie Jenner then introduced Tori Kelly, who gave a great performance, singing “Should’ve Been Us.”

Swift presented West with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, an award given to artists who have consistently delivered exceptional music videos. Other recipients from past years are Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.

Pharrell Williams delivered a great performance on the outside stage. The Artist to Watch award was given to rapper Fetty Wap by Rita Ora and Emily Ratajkowski. Afterwards, A$AP Rocky and Twenty One Pilots gave an incredible and exciting performance, mashing up their songs together, such as “HeavyDirtySoul” an “M’$.”

Ice Cube and his son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., presented Video of the Year to Swift for “Bad Blood,” earning her her fourth award of the night.

Cyrus ended the show with an electric performance featuring The Flaming Lips, aided by members of a charity for LGBT awareness and acceptance that she herself started (Happy Hippie Foundation). After her performance, she revealed that her new album, Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz, was free for download online.

In conclusion, in spite of having the lowest record TV audience ever for the VMAs, Cyrus hosted a great show. that entertained fans all around the world.