Adam Lambert believes people should "leave Miley Cyrus alone" following her much talked about MTV VMA performance.

The US star played alongside Robin Thicke at the Brooklyn ceremony on Sunday (August 25) but her risque clothing and provocative dancing was questioned.

Speaking after the event, Lambert - who attended the star-studded event - said that people should take it easy on Cyrus. He said:

"@mileycyrus looked like she was having a ton of fun. Y'all need to relax and lighten up. It was meant to be funny. Leave Miley alone! And listen if it wasn't ur cup of tea--- all good but why is everyone spazzing? Hey - she's doin something right. We all talkin."

The 'Trespassing' man added: "Hold up! I didn't actually state whether or not I liked @MileyCyrus performance. I merely said she was having fun and to cut her some slack. Whew folks are all heated bout this. Hilarious. I can't help it that I'm a contrarian -- just another healthy debate."

Lambert also took time to praise Bruno Mars, as well as the likes of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and Lady Gaga.