Kelly Clarkson
No audience? No problem. The host didn't let this get in her way. "There's no audience. It's just me," Clarkson told viewers while giving a solo cheer. "I'm my own hype girl." While the American Idol alum admitted fake applause makes her feel "a little awkward," she decided to give it a try by busting out a remote, letting her control when fake laughter, applause and boos were all played.
Sia
The singer brought her fashion A-game to the Billboard Music Awards with this pink Dolce & Gabbana number and performed "Courage to Change."
Lil Nas X
After he took home the trophy in the "Top Hot 100 Song" category for "Old Town Road," one of the four awards he won that evening, the artist gave himself a little cheer.
Kelly Clarkson
This may have been Clarkson's third time hosting the Billboard Music Awards, but even pros make mistakes. "Oh, I didn't see you point," The Voice coach said after seemingly missing a cue. "I'm so sorry."
Lizzo
The "Truth Hurts" star made a powerful fashion statement by wearing a Christian Siriano dress that reminded viewers to vote. "Whether it's through music, protests, or your right to vote, use your power, use your voice, and refuse to be suppressed," she said.
She then thanked Billboard for the Top Song Sales Artist award and left the stage. "Bye bitch!" she said before trying to exit the stage. "Where do I go?"
John Legend
The EGOT winner returned to the stage about two weeks after Chrissy Teigen suffered a pregnancy loss and gave an incredibly moving performance of "Never Break." Legend dedicated the number to his wife, saying, "This is for Chrissy."
Kelly Clarkson
Clarkson is never afraid to tell it like it is. "Welcome back to the Billboard Music Awards," she said after a commercial break. "I hope y'all are having as much fun watching as I am hosting. If you're not, neener neener, I don't care I'm having an awesome time."
Lilly Singh
The A Little Late with Lilly Singh host showed off her dance moves and presented the award for Top Male Artist to Post Malone. "What up, imaginary audience?" she said.
Post Malone
Speaking of Post Malone, he thanked his fans and family members after winning Top Male Artist. He then shared these thoughts: "I'm not a man of many words," he said with his red SOLO cup in tow. "As you know, last time, I think, I accepted an award, I said, 'I love grapes.' And I would like to just accentuate that statement. Because I still do, and I very much do."
Cher
The singer made a surprise appearance to present Garth Brooks with the Icon Award. "To Miss Cher, getting the award you got makes me feel cool," Brooks said, "and cool is never a word I would use to describe me."
Kelly Clarkson
You know who really loved Brooks' performance? Clarkson. "Whooo! Here is all I have to say about that people," the "Since U Been Gone" star said before breaking out her applause remote. "Yeah! That just happened! He just melted your faces off! I love Garth Brooks, and Trisha [Yearwood]! Wooh!"
BTS
The band had a dynamite reaction to their Top Social Artist win.
Kelly Clarkson and Post Malone
After Post Malone was named Top Artist, Clarkson wheeled out all nine of his awards—while social distancing, of course.
Swae Lee
The rapper brought some serious style to the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
Swae Lee, Kane Brown & Khalid
Speaking of Swae Lee, he seemed to have a great time rocking the stage with Kane Brown and Khalid.
Lizzo
The artist was feeling "good as hell" after her big win.
Billie Eilish
Eilish won several awards that evening, including Top Female Artist, Top New Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album.
Brandy
The star was all smiles after performing a medley of her songs at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.