Skip to main content
  • News
    • MTV News
    • Trending News
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Taylor Swift
    • Kim Kardashian
  • Music
    • Music Highlights
    • Music Videos
    • Charts
    • Playlists
    • EMAs
    • MTV PUSH
    • Artists
  • Shows
    • Latest Shows
    • The Charlotte Show
    • Geordie Shore
    • Ex on the Beach
    • Just Tattoo Of Us
    • Teen Mom UK
    • The Royal World
  • Movies
    • Movies Highlights
    • New Movies Coming Soon
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Trailers
    • Moana
  • Travel
    • Videos
  • Style
  • Life
    • Life
    • MTV Breaks
    • Sex
    • WTF
    • SRS
    • Travel
    • Fitness
    • Generation Change
  • Pictures
  • Win
  • MTV Play
  • TV Guide
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Search
  • Pictures
  • Win
  • MTV Play
  • TV Guide
Home
  • News
    • MTV News
    • Trending News
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Taylor Swift
    • Kim Kardashian
  • Music
    • Music Highlights
    • Music Videos
    • Charts
    • Playlists
    • EMAs
    • MTV PUSH
    • Artists
  • Shows
    • Latest Shows
    • The Charlotte Show
    • Geordie Shore
    • Ex on the Beach
    • Just Tattoo Of Us
    • Teen Mom UK
    • The Royal World
  • Movies
    • Movies Highlights
    • New Movies Coming Soon
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Trailers
    • Moana
  • Travel
    • Videos
  • Style
  • Life
    • Life
    • MTV Breaks
    • Sex
    • WTF
    • SRS
    • Travel
    • Fitness
    • Generation Change
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Search

Miley Cyrus

  • Main
  • Videos
  • Pictures
  • News

MTV Review: Miley Cyrus Twerks Up A Storm At London’s O2 Arena

Miley proved she Can’t Be Tamed despite her recent sickness, as she brought her Bangerz tour and a giant inflatable Floyd to London…

  • Share to Facebook
  • Tweet to Twitter
  • Share to Google plus
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 10:10

Having spent more than two weeks recovering from a sinus infection and allergic reaction that left her hospitalised, the jury was out on whether Miley Cyrus would be back to her twerking best, as her Bangerz world tour finally resumed at London’s O2 Arena on May 7. As it turned out, her Smilers had nothing to worry about.

Feeling: With hundreds of balloons already suspended from the arena ceiling, support act Sky Ferreira warmed up the crowd with a 30-minute set, including singles I Blame Myself and You’re Not The One. Come Miley time, a huge projection of her face appeared on stage, her now-infamous tongue slide popped out and in slid Miss Cyrus to some of the loudest cheers we’ve ever heard.

The Look: With Miley’s looks from the US leg of her tour well documented, we were excited to see some brand new outfits for the UK, like the Swarovski crystal embellished bodysuit she initially hit the stage in… complete with lip and tongue adornment, of course. A minor wardrobe malfunction saw the Adore You singer stuck with a skirt temporarily around her ankle, to which she announced: “I look better with less clothes on anyway. Y'all should see me naked.” Classic Miley. Our favourite fashion moment? When, for her second encore Party In The USA, Miley donned an update on Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack dress. That’s one way to win over a London crowd – not that Miley needed to.Tunes: The impressive setlist saw Miley run through recent material from her Bangerz album, including opening track SMS (Bangerz) and 4x4, during which she twerked atop a gold Hummer. A giant inflatable version of her beloved dog Floyd (RIP) appeared on stage during Can’t Be Tamed, which only made the crowd cheer harder, before Miley descended on to a smaller stage in the middle of the arena to sing a selection of covers. Announcing that she had been asked to “sing a song by a British band, because the British fans will like that,” she launched into Arctic Monkeys Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High, following it with godmother Dolly Parton’s Jolene, Bob Dylan’s You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go and Lana Del Rey’s Summertime Sadness. Amongst the tongue flashing and the twerking, it’s easy to forget that Miley is – first and foremost – an incredible vocalist, with ballads Adore You and Wrecking Ball really allowed her to show off her range and that delicious Nashville twang. Banter: There was plenty of chat from Miley throughout the show, from her entering with a sea of F-bombs about how the doctors in hospital “tried to f**king kill me”, to her asking the crowd, “Are you lot sl*ttier than America?” Before she launched into Adore You, Miley sprayed water from her mouth all over the front row, then announcing, “Now that you guys in the front are all wet, this one’s for the guys in the back who I can’t reach…” Oh, and did we mention she’s got “the biggest wiener in London”? That’s the giant hotdog she rode across the stage, in case you were wondering.

Sweat Factor: Her tiny leotards ensured that Miley kept her cool, but the same couldn’t be said for the massive audience, who fist-pumped, swayed, twerked and screamed their way through every song. Hot stuff.

Summary: A massively energetic performance, flawless vocals and some cracking banter proved that Miley is back with a bang. Her versatility – seamlessly gliding between country tracks and high octane pop anthems – is unrivalled and we can see exactly why she’s adored by her Smilers. Come back soon, Miley?

 

By Jennifer Lynn

Set List:

SMS (Bangerz)
4x4
Love Money Party
My Darlin'
Maybe You're Right
FU
Do My Thang
Get It Right
Can't Be Tamed
Adore You
Drive

Rooting for My Baby
Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High? (Arctic Monkeys cover)
Jolene (Dolly Parton cover)
You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go (Bob Dylan cover)
Summertime Sadness (Lana Del Rey cover)

23
On My Own
Someone Else

We Can't Stop
Wrecking Ball
Party in the U.S.A.

Latest News

Get To Know - Moonchild Sanelly
Get To Know: Moonchild Sanelly
Get To Know: FLO
Get To Know: FLO
Get To Know - Poppy Ajudha
Get To Know: Poppy Ajudha
Get To Know: Bru-C
Get To Know: Bru-C
Get To Know: Alissic
Get To Know: Alissic
Get To Know: French The Kid
Get To Know: French The Kid
Get To Know: Daisy Brain
Get To Know: Daisy Brain
Get To Know: Dylan
Get To Know: Dylan
Get To Know: Flowerovlove
Get To Know: Flowerovlove
Get To Know: Luude
Get To Know: Luude
Our Music Portfolio Is Changing
Get To Know: Belters Only
Get To Know: Belters Only
Get To Know: CMAT
Get To Know: CMAT
Get To Know: Rêve
Get To Know: Rêve
Get To Know: Lauran Hibberd
Get To Know: Lauran Hibberd
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Bad Boy Chiller Crew Win MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2022!
MTV’s Catfish UK: Apply Now
The BRIT Awards 2022 Hosted By Mo Gilligan
Win Tickets To The BRIT Awards 2022!
Wet Leg
Wet Leg Found It "So Weird" When People Sang Their Songs
Thomas Headon
Thomas Headon: “If You Vote For Me, I Will Be A Step Closer To Meeting Harry Styles”

More From Miley Cyrus

The Kid LAROI & Miley Cyrus - WITHOUT YOU - Music Video
The Kid LAROI & Miley Cyrus
WITHOUT YOU (With Miley Cyrus) [Explicit]
Miley Cyrus - Angels Like You - Music Video
Miley Cyrus
Angels Like You
Miley Cyrus Ft. Dua Lipa - Prisoner - Music Video
Miley Cyrus
Prisoner (Ft. Dua Lipa) [Explicit]
Miley Cyrus - Heart Of Glass - Live at the iHeart Festival
Miley Cyrus
Heart Of Glass (Live from the iHeart Festival)
Miley Cyrus - Midnight Sky - Music Video
Miley Cyrus
Midnight Sky
This Is How Miley Cyrus Reportedly Feels About Marrying Cody Simpson
Did Chris Hemsworth Just Throw Some Subtle Shade At Miley Cyrus?
Selena Gomez Opens Up About Her Bipolar Diagnosis For The First Time
Miley Cyrus Tells Demi Lovato Her 2013 VMAs Performance Led To Body Image Issues
Miley Cyrus Jokes About Having A Major Wardrobe Malfunction On Instagram
Miley Cyrus Dodged An Awkward Run-In With Liam Hemsworth By Minutes
Cody Simpson Jokes About His Package As He Talks Having Babies With Miley Cyrus

Trending Articles

10 Things Your Heartbroken Friend Needs To Hear
18 Most Naked Of Naked Moments To Have Ever Hit Geordie Shore
Life
Here's Why Celebs Are Holding Four Fingers Up In Their Selfies
21 Types Of People You'll Find In Every Friendship Group
What 15 Of The Most Common Sex Dreams ACTUALLY Mean
Celebrity
10 Celebrities Who Have Some Seriously Kinky Sex Likes In The Bedroom
Ex On The Beach 7 cast reveal their lasts
This Is How Ex On The Beach's Che McSorley Grafts Lads On Social Media - EXCLUSIVE
Kendrick Lamar Stuns Fans (And Taylor Swift!) With Early LP Release
Dixie D’Amelio Speaks Out After She And Charli Were Criticised For Being “Rude” To Their Chef
  • Contact Us
  • Access Services
  • Website Terms
  • Mobile Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • MTV Jobs
  • MTV Press
  • Anti-Slavery
  • Global Tax Policy Statement
Hit us with some keywords!