If the test of a relationship is that it survives through the most turbulent of times, then young Selena Gomez and her even younger beau, Justin Bieber, are in fine fettle together.
Tonight could've been excruciating for the dewy fresh pair, with both of them required to appear on stage at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast for the MTV EMAs with a paternity suit hanging over their collective heads.
Justin, 17 , as befitting his status as a impish pop juggernaut received the award for best male, but for his pretty girlfriend, it was a tougher task as she was required to present the entire evening.
Purple reign: Selena Gomez dazzled as a performer and presenter at the EMAs in Belfast tonight
That the 19-year-old showed such professionalism is a credit to her, sashaying onto the pink carpet at the top of the night in fabulous Marchesa - Selena betrayed not a hint of stress.
Later, she even performed from within a ring of flames and proved that this starlet has got what it takes to walk through the fire.
The first dress was a masterstroke, it's lace fabric is utterly of the moment and the high neckline struck a demure note that suited the Texan flower's cute face.
It could've been ageing with a long skirt, but the truncated and flared hem ensured that the frock was befitting of the Disney's star's teenage years.
On fire: Selena emerged from flames in one show-stopping sequence
This is her moment: Selena seemed to be having the time of her life as she dazzled through outfit changes and performances
The choice of white was an interesting one, given the tawdry nature of the claim hanging over her Canadian boyfriend's head.
Perhaps, subconsciously, or even consciously, Selena was ensuring her imagery perpetuated the idea of teen innocence and snow white virtue.
But there were little traces of the cynicism often evident when celebrity couples face down embarrassing rumours.
Ring of fire: Selena proved she's got what it takes to walk through the fire
Raunchy: Selena became more daring on stage after ditching her beautiful Marchesa gown
Refreshingly, the couple chose not to pose up together on the carpet in any forced show of affection or solidarity and instead let their combined talent do the talking.
Justin left his girlfriend to shine in this plum role, and chatted to friends such as Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere.
And he was happy to sit back and enjoy the spectacle of his girlfriend's turn as host, with the rest of excitable crowd.
And what a show it was from the Disney starlet, who had been considered a wildcard choice for this prestigious presenting gig.
Incendiary: Selena wowed the crowd by singing from an 'inferno' on stage
She pulled it Hoff: Selena gets the party started with a bit of help from David Hasselhoff
After floating down the carpet like a sugar spun cloud, Selena decided to step on the gas and have fun with myriad costumes and as it turned out, special effects.
Sparkle seemed to be the leading theme, as Gomez poured herself into gold jeans while carrying a make-shift robot fashioned from a box and then into a 70s style red trouser suit.
But the one to really impress the magpies was a tiny purple sequin jump suit, paired with sexy knee length black boots.
Yet her most impressive sequence came when she performed from within a ring of fire, wearing a fitted leather bodice.
Innocent: Selena Gomez was demure and dainty as she arrived on the pink carpet
Deity: Justin floated above the stage during his performance, which pleased his disciples
Later, Justin got in on the act, but took care not to upstage his lady with a brilliantly choreographed monochrome extravaganza.
He also delighted the Beliebers with his warm and humble acceptance speech for Best Male.
The bash marks their first public event together since fan Mariah Yeater alleged Bieber 'fathered' her three-month-old baby, which he has strenuously denied.
Best Male: Selena and hundreds of Beliebers agreed
Monochrome: Justin took care not to overshadow Selena's colourful performance
Selena was there to support her boyfriend as he scooped an award for his charity work in Belfast last night, ahead of tonight's gong extravaganza.
The singer wasted no time is seeing his girlfriend ahead of a special MTV Voices dinner and was seen backstage with Selena.
The couple were joined by David Hasselhoff - who joined Selena on stage tonight - and he posted a photo to his Twitter page and asked his fans if they wanted him to ask the pair any questions.
Cute couple: Selena Gomez and her boyfriend Justin Bieber put on a show of affection as they arrived at the MTV Voices dinner
The couple are enjoying catching up after after the media frenzy, sparked by Mariah Yeater's claims.
Along with the Northern Ireland Youth Forum, Justin was honoured with the MTV Voices Award for his charity work.
He tweeted: 'Just received my first EMA this year...got the award for our charity work. I say OUR because we do it together....'
On hand for support: Selena Gomez was seen arriving hand in hand with her boyfriend Justin Bieber at the Merchant Hotel in Belfast ahead of the MTV Voices dinner
'...I know what it is like to not have alot...so it feels great to be in a position to #giveback. thanks to everyone helping me. #MUCHLOVE'
While 20-year-old Yeater alleges she slept with Justin last October and that he is the father of her three-month-old son, Justin has denied the claims and focused on his work.
Speaking on the Today show yesterday he said: 'I'd just like to say basically that none of those allegations are true.'
He asked his fans to judge him on his music and it seems that Beliebers are sticking behind the superstar during this tough time.
Hanging out: After Justin Bieber met up with his girlfriend in Belfast the couple spent some time backstage with David Hasselhoff
As he left a TV studio on Friday plenty of screaming fans we on hand, eagerly awaiting to meet the star and get an autograph of a snap of the star.
Big claims: Mariah Yeater, seen here in a police booking photo, claims that Justin is the father of her baby but the singer denies the allegations
Justin's latest project has been teaming up with Mariah Carey for their duet All I Want For Christmas Is You (SuperFestive).
While Justin is carrying on as normal it emerged that Yeater allegedly claimed her ex-boyfriend was also the father of her child last year, be like Justin he too claimed that he wasn't.
Yeater, 20, claims in court filings that the star father her son Tristyn during a 30-second sex session in a bathroom backstage after one of his shows.
However Justin has spoken out to to insist that there is no truth in the fan's claims.
Speaking on the Today show yesterday he said: 'I know that I'm gonna be a target - but I'm never gonna be a victim.'
'I think that it's just crazy because every night I've gone right from the stage to my car.
'It's crazy that some people want to make up false allegations.
'But to set the record straight - none of this is true.'
Asked if he knew Yeater, he insisted 'Never met the woman.'
And when asked that such claims are 'what comes along with life in the fast lane,' Bieber said: 'Exactly.'
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