Cyrus breaks down in tears during SNL performance

Pop star Miley Cyrus gave a moving performance during her appearance on Saturday Night Live which suggests she’s still coming to terms with the death of her pet dog.

Cyrus’ appearance surprised many viewers and this time it had nothing to do with her garish, often revealing costumes and twerking. 

She broke down during her second performance, showing genuine emotion on stage, reported the Huffington Post.

The Wrecking Ball singer, 22, performed two tracks from her latest album: Miley Cyrus and her Dead Petz.

Many of the tracks from the album released in late August, were co-written and produced by members of the psychedelic rock group The Flaming Lips.

Cyrus has maintained a close friendship with the group’s <g data-gr-id="17">front man</g>, Wayne Coyne, and other members.

During her first performance of Karen, Don’t Be Sad, she was joined on stage by her backing 

band which included members of The Flaming Lips.