Why Miley Cyrus Skipped the 2017 Teen Choice Awards

The singer had been confirmed to accept the Ultimate Choice Award live in L.A.

By Zach Johnson Aug 14, 2017 11:55 AMTags
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Miley Cyrus was a no-show at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards in L.A Sunday.

The 24-year-old pop star had been confirmed to appear onstage to accept the show's highest honor, the Ultimate Choice Award, for her involvement in the annual event for over a decade. Cyrus was also nominated in four categories: Choice Female Artist, Choice Song: Female Artist ("Malibu"), Choice Summer Female Artist, Choice Summer Song ("Malibu") and Choice Summer Female Artist. But the singer, who has a remarkable 18 wins under her belt, lost all four awards.

Cyrus' absence was felt throughout UCLA's Galen Center.

"I know," presenter Victoria Justice told the audience. "It's a bummer."

(Winners included Ariana Grande, Beauty and the Beast, Ed Sheeran, Fifth Harmony, Finding Dory, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Riverdale, The Vampire Diaries and Wonder Woman.)

So, why did Cyrus cancel at the last minute?

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"To my dearest fans & all of those watching @teenchoicefox ! I want to say thank you from the very bottom of my heart for presenting me with #TheUltimateChoiceAward!" she wrote on Instagram. "I am beyond bummed I couldn't make it to the show as I had every intention of being there to accept and celebrate this honor! I created an unrealistic schedule for myself."

With her apology out of the way, Cyrus was finally ready to make her big announcement. "I've been tryin to keep the secret but I can't hide it any longer!" she told her 70.8 million followers.

"My new single / music video #YoungerNow will be dropping this Friday, Aug 18th & I am sooooooo EXCITED to share it with all of you! I hope to always make people smile and shine light thru my work!" the "Malibu" singer announced. "I look forward to making music for the rest of my life and I'm thankful everyday for those who listen! I am sending so much love and peace into the world right now because THATS what we need most! Love Love & more LOVE!"

Cyrus also shared the artwork for "Younger Now" with her followers. In May, she opened up to Billboard about her latest project. "This record is a reflection of the fact that yes, I don't give a f--k, but right now is not a time to not give a f--k about people," Cyrus said. "I'm giving the world a hug and saying, 'Hey, look. We're good. I love you.' And I hope you can say you love me back."

See which celebrities did attend the 2017 Teen Choice Awards below:

Zendaya

The Spider-Man: Homecoming star looks absolutely fab in her pajama-inspired ensemble.

Adam Scott

Big Little Lies actor is all smiles before the show.

Candace Cameron-Bure

The Fuller House star shows off a new hairstyle by Daniel Blaylock while smiling before the award show. The sitcom star also rocked a pair of leather pants from designer Marissa Webb from the label's Pre-Fall 2017 collection.

Bella Thorne

The Famous in Love actress opts for a spell-binding JOVANI Signature dress with a black MESHKI bralette. 

Louis Tomlinson

The One Directioner goes for a track suit at the award show.

Victoria Justice

The star was white hot in a chic Nicolas Jebran ensemble.

Melissa Benoist

The Supergirl star was looking super cool in black at the award show.

Lonnie Chavis

This Is Us star is too-cute on the blue carpet.

Naya Rivera

The former Glee star his big sleeves and a pair of relaxed-fit jeans.

French Montana

The rapper is looking cool on the red carpet.

Paris Jackson

The personality blooms in a floral Zimmermann dress.

Yara Shahidi

The Black-ish star goes for a cool look for the Teen Choice Awards.

Logan Paul

The Vine star looks ready for a night in Sunny California.

Zara Larsson

The Swedish singer dons a black bra-top, jacket and cargo pants for the night of fun.

Maddie Ziegler

The dancer opts for an Asian-inspired ensemble.

Lili Reinhart

The Riverdale star opts for a sheer maroon ensemble for the 2017 Teen Choice Awards.

Nikki and Brie Bella

The Bella twins are double trouble on the blue carpet at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards.

Kaitlin Olson

The Mick star goes for lace in the Tory Bloom dress by designer Marissa Webb, from the label's Pre-Fall 2017 collection.

Iris Apatow & Judd Apatow

The producer brings his daughter, who stars on the show Love, to the award show.

Kumail Nanjiani

The Big Sick actor goes for jeans and a t-shirt for the 2017 Teen Choice Awards.

Vanessa Hudgens

V-Hudge's outfit is out of this world!

Millie Bobby Brown

Stranger Things star is a vision in yellow.

Lucy Hale

Pretty Little Liars actress opts for ornate dress.

Bebe Rexha

The singer, who is performing during the award show, opts for a corseted look for the red carpet.

Janel Parrish

The Pretty Little Liars star is winning in a white cut-out frock.

McKenna Grace

The 11-year-old child star suits up in pink for the star-studded event.

Lil Yachty

The rapper and some pals opt for casual ensembles for the event.

Rita Ora

The yellow-haired singer is pretty in electric pink.

Isabela Moner

The singer opts for a feathered frock for the night's festivities. 

Madelaine Petsch

The red-headed Riverdale star opts for some short-shorts at the Teen Choice Awards 2017 at Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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