Justin Bieber was the big winner at the 2016 MTV European Music Awards on Sunday night (06Nov16) despite losing his Best Male crown.
Justin had won the Best Male prize for the previous six years, but was dethroned by fellow Canadian Shawn Mendes at the ceremony in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Although he had beaten longtime fan favourite Justin, Shawn delighted the Dutch crowd with his heartfelt acceptance speech. After thanking his fans, management and the organisers he said, "It's my mom's birthday today so happy birthday mom, I love you."
Despite not winning the coveted accolade for the first time since 2009, Justin was still won the most gongs on the night, triumphing in the Biggest Fans, Best Song (Sorry) and the Best Canadian Act categories.
The other multiple winners were Lady Gaga, who won Best Female and Best Look, rockers Twenty One Pilots who won Best Live Act and Best Alternative, and Dutch DJ Martin Garrix who won the Best World Stage and Best Electronic awards.
All the statues given to winners were coloured purple in honour of pop icon Prince, who died in April this year (16).
Home favourite Martin also helped host Bebe Rexha open the show, performing their hit Name of Love directly before the star won his Best Electronic prize.
The Weeknd gave a dazzling rendition of his Best Video winning collaboration with Daft Punk, Starboy and Global Icon Award winners Green Day performed a virtuoso punk rock set.
One of the stories of the night however was those who went home empty handed, with Beyonce, Adele and Rihanna all failing to bag any prizes.
Others who wowed the crowd at the Ahoy Rotterdam convention centre were Bruno Mars, DNCE and Kings of Leon.
The full list of EMA winners is:
Best Video - The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk (Starboy)
Best New - Zara Larsson
Best Female - Lady Gaga
Best Male - Shawn Mendes
Best Look - Lady Gaga
Best Live - Twenty One Pilots
Biggest Fans - Justin Bieber
Best World Stage - Martin Garrix
Best Hip Hop - Drake
Best Pop - Fifth Harmony
Best Song - Justin Bieber (Sorry)
Best Push - DNCE
Best Electronic - Martin Garrix
Best Rock - Coldplay
Best Alternative - Twenty One Pilots
Global Icon Award - Green Day
Best U.S. Act - Ariana Grande
Best Canadian Act - Justin Bieber
Best U.K. & Ireland Act - Little Mix
Best African Act - WizKid
Awards were also given out to the most popular acts from selected countries or regions.
