Sliding down a gigantic tongue in an eye-wateringly skimpy pink leotard, Miley Cyrus kicked off her 23-date European tour with a burst of expletives.
She certainly started as she meant to go on.
Within the first ten minutes, we had crotch-grabbing, grinding and yet more foul language — building to impassioned rants in which she encouraged drug-taking and kissed someone of the same sex.
Having foolishly agreed to take my daughter Elsa, soon to be 15, to the show at London’s O2 arena, I was to endure two hours of the most inappropriate display by a pop star I have ever seen.
Elsa grew up with Disney’s Hannah Montana — of which Miley was the wholesome star — and has watched her transition from clean-cut girlie girl to international wild child. She was keen to see Miley’s only concert in London and, despite the star’s notoriety, I really hadn’t imagined it would be as extreme as it was.
Stupidly, I thought there’d be due consideration given to the young age of her fans.
Twerking girl: Miley Cyrus mixes childish images with outrageous routines
She hasn’t changed: Miley performs provocative moves onstage at London’s O2 arena
She likes the high life: Miley wore Marijuana leaf shades with a gold chain to match
Bum deal: Miley couldn’t seem to resist flashing her derriere to her audience
Still with the tongue: Miley took a selfie onstage during the gig
Working out: No doubt the singer’s regime helps to keep her fit and in shape