From Nicki Minaj's broken zip to Miley Cyrus' tear-jerking award acceptance, this year's VMAs weren't short on drama.

And now reports have emerged that there was drama behind the scenes too.

According to TMZ, Kim Kardashian reportedly refused to sit near Rita Ora during the ceremony.

[related]The site claims Kim asked producers to move her when she realised her designated seat was just a couple away from Rita's.

Sources claim Kardashianstill blames the I Will Never Let You Down singer for some of brother Rob's issues afterthe pair broke up in 2012.

The show's organisers found a seat for Kim with her sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

UPDATE:Following the reports, a rep for the socialite has since denied the rumours, telling The Mirror: "She sat in the seat she was assigned. The tickets were issued days prior. The item is false."