Pop singer Miley Cyrus received a sweet caress from Kaitlynn Carter before taking the stage to sing Slide away at the MTV VMAs. The performance, the pop star has said, left her "incredibly emotional". Carter laid a reassuring hand on the head of her rumoured girlfriend Miley right before the pop star sang her breakup ode Slide away at the MTV Video Music Awards on August 26, reports "hollywoodlife.com".

Miley appeared to appreciate the gesture, reciprocating the warmth backstage by placing a hand on Carter's back.