Doja Cat was forced to accept an MTV Video Music Award (VMA) while dressed as a worm

After giving out her thank yous, she laughed: "I look like a worm. That's dope. I never thought I'd be dressed as a worm while excepting an award. Anyway, I love you. Thank you, VMAs! Thank you, MTV!"

Doja had started the night in more traditional attire, teaming a strapless black lace corset dress with long navy gloves and a chain belt as she gave a brief opening monologue which featured a shout-out to MTV's 40th anniversary, as well as this year's awards venue.

Following opening performances from Justin Bieber with The Kid LAROI and Olivia Rodrigo, she exclaimed: "Brooklyn! Welcome to the 2021 "

Later in the evening, Doja donned a red jumpsuit to sing 'Been Like This' and 'You Right', which saw her begin her performance floating above the stage surrounded by a ball of light.

She was introduced by gymnast Simone Biles, who said: "I'd say [Doja Cat's] Team U.S.A., but I think she prefers Planet Her."

And the worm wasn't her only outrageous outfit as Doja also opted to wear an upside down chair as a hat while introducing Tommy Lee - and she made good use of her new accessory while presenting Olivia Rodrigo with the Best New Artist award.

Leaning back against the red chair, she joked: "I'm so relaxed."

And to close out the ceremony, the 'Say So' hitmaker teamed a giant fedora with a pink shirt and boots which looked like large chicken feet.