Miley Cyrus AMAs Cat Performance Explained!

Miley Cyrusapparently decided to perform in front of a video with a cat at the American Music Awards 2013 as she was banned from flashing too much flesh.

According to HollywoodLife.com, Mi-Cy's feline friend was the 21-year old's way of still being able to "push the envelope" without breaking the rules.

A source told the website: "Performers were warned that they would be yanked if there was too much skin.

"Even though her outfit was a bit more racy during the performance of Wrecking Ball, she definitely would have pushed it further."

The insider went on to address Miley's more reserved red carpet look, revealing: "The reason why she wore such a conservative outfit on the red carpet at the AMAs is because producers wanted a show that the whole family could watch, and they didn’t want any boobs or butts or slips."

Cyrus also hit the headlines this week after branding Lady Gaga at "scene stealer" after Mother Monster arrived on a white horse to the AMAs. 

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