Miley Cyrus' Top Falls Off, Nearly Exposing Her Breasts at New Year Gig - Video

In a nod to millennial audiences, NBC’s New Year’s Eve centerpiece was “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” hosted by Miley Cyrus and American comedian, actor and screenwriter Pete Davidson, with the live special aired on 31 December from Miami.

Miley Cyrus has won kudos for handling a New Year's Eve wardrobe malfunction in her stride.

The American singer, songwriter and actress was ringing in 2022 on her NBC New Year's Eve special, titled Miley's New Year's Eve Party, wearing a skimpy silver outfit. However, as the 29-year-old wrapped up her hit "We Can't Stop" and transitioned to another popular song, "Party in the U.S.A.", she lost her top.

Miley Cyrus began 2022 with a wardrobe malfunction. #MileysNewYearsEveParty pic.twitter.com/D3BF4JNA0X

— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) January 1, 2022

Catching it midstride, Cyrus strutted around for a while holding on to the elusive garment, as she sang the opening lyrics of the song. Then she made her way backstage, allowing the backup singers and band to take over, while she returned wearing a red blazer she had previously appeared in earlier in the show.

"Everybody's definitely looking at me now," Cyrus intercepted her lyrics with, and later added, "I'm still in the most clothes that I've ever worn on stage."

Everyone in the audience roared in appreciation of the singer’s quick thinking and deft handling of the potentially embarrassing situation.

At the end of the programme, Cyrus said:

"Thank you so much, everybody, thank you. Tonight's show was all about being flexible, rolling with the punches, and making the best out of even the worst circumstances. And that resilience shouldn't end here. Let's bring that into the New Year with us."

Twitter users were also full of admiration for Miley Cyrus.

"I'm still in the most clothes that I've ever worn on stage!" 😂 😂

Miley Cyrus is the best.

— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) January 1, 2022

What I saw here was an artist who actually sings their songs and doesn’t lip sync. Refreshing. She’s a real talent

— Eric Ericsson (@TreyTheWizard7) January 1, 2022

She handled this just like the Superstar she is! My daughter & I saw her at Great Adventure 2x when she was 10 y/o & now she’s 28 & we’re both still BIG FANS! @MileyCyrus lives her life by her own rules, is down to earth & loves her fans w/her whole soul…you can’t ask for more!

— Jeni A. Clancy (@ClancyJeni) January 1, 2022

Great job by the background singers & band. Miley is awesome. She handled the malfunction super quick, and showed her fans how much she appreciated them.

— LynnPB (@QuikRnU) January 1, 2022

Miley began 2022 with the smoothest wardrobe malfunction recovery ever.

— Kristi L Randall (@BrooklynAlien) January 1, 2022

@MileyCyrus handled that like a #boss

— LIssa (@mlgeorge83) January 1, 2022

I’m sure @nbc was freaking out every time she moved in that blazer

— Wayne Leonard (@waynesfca) January 1, 2022

first flash of the year know miley loved it !

— Bear 7567 (@egbear7567) January 1, 2022

Nice save! Good job Miley and performers!

— Mary Quite Contrary (@ContraryMeri) January 1, 2022

And hey, we know she doesn’t lip sing (not that I ever thought she did)

— Jess Hughes (@J_Hughe) January 1, 2022