Big belly flop! Topless Adam DeVine ends his night on a high by diving off the stage at MTV Movie & TV Awards
He had dressed up as a Beast and showcased his superhero physique as Spider-Man
But host Adam DeVine had clearly been saving his best for last when he ripped off his shirt before belly-flopping from the stage at the MTV Movie And TV Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The self-styled comic seemed satisfied he had sufficiently raised the stakes by leaping onto a padded area below following an eventful evening in front of the camera at the showpiece event.
Strip tease: Host Adam DeVine ripped off his shirt at the MTV Movie Awards in LA on Sunday
Belly flop: He then dived from the stage in as he brought his high-brow act to a dizzying climax
The Workaholics creator showed off his ripped physique by pulling his top over his head before the generally amused audience, which was full of big name stars.
Thankfully the thrilling moment of spontaneity had been carefully prepared beforehand, with a padded platform below breaking his fall.
Earlier in the night the alleged comedian had wowed the crowd during a thrilling opening that saw him take dress up as the Beast before taking Hailee Steinfeld, who was dressed as Bella, for a spin in a Beauty And The Beast inspired opening.
Struggle: There was chortling aplenty as he struggled to remove his T-shirt
Shirtless: Adam showcased his physique as he got ready to fly
At least one person found it funny: Stranger Things kid Gaten Matarazzo was seen cackling
The number finished in a gasp-inducing flourish, with Adam leaping onto a table before swinging on a chandelier.
But after being heckled he replied, 'You're right, James Corden would do it,' before flying over the audience, yelping and warbling as he went
MTV was heralding the start of summer viewing season with its Movie And TV Awards.
Formerly known as the MTV Movie Awards, TV shows are newly eligible for Golden Popcorn trophies at this year's ceremony, which broadcasts live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Whee: A blonde beauty sitting near the front seemed suitably underwhelmed by the action
Give us a twirl: He took Hailee Steinfeld for a spin in a Beauty And The Beast inspired opening
In virtue signalling style it was also breaking down gender barriers, with men and women competing together in the acting categories.
The show is keeping up its traditional irreverence, though, with awards recognizing the best hero, villain, kiss and duo across television and film.
Several new categories were added this year: Best American Story, for the program or film that 'showcases America at its best'; Best Fight Against the System, which celebrates underdog efforts and social justice; top trending moment; and best musical moment.
The horror hit Get Out led the nominees with six nods, including movie of the year.
King of the swingers: But he seemed to have mixed up his Disney films
No Hidden Figure here: Taraji P. Henson gasped with fright as he took to the sky
Worth chande-leering at: Everyone was staring during the hilarious moment
Beauty and the Beast and the Netflix series Stranger Things had four nominations each.
The cast of the Fast and Furious franchise received the Generation Award, which Vin Diesel accepted.
Hosted by actor Adam Devine, the MTV Movie & TV Awards also feature sneak peeks of anticipated films including Transformers: The Last Knight and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Zendaya and Tom Holland teamed up to represent their new Marvel film at the televised event.
Manly chest: Earlier he showed off his muscles in a padded Spider-Man suit
The Jester from Leicester: Mark Selby's World Snooker Championship win seemed to have struck a chord with Adam
Adam and leave: He looked like he could hardly wait to get inside and start tickling people's funny bones as he posed on the red carpet
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