The prominent pop-sensation, Miley Cyrus gave a heart-rendering performance as host of the SNL show. The videos of the "Saturday Night Live" show went viral and topped online trending searches.

Miley Cyrus was not just part of the show, which recently invited democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, her dazzling attire and soulful performance gave way to emotional second-half, reported huffingtonpost.com.

According to the report, the "Wrecking-Ball" singer is still coming to terms with the death of her dog.

The show reflected an appropriate theme, with Miley sitting at her piano, festooned with garlands and framed with a photo of her dog and other pets that had moved on. When she began to sing, 'The Twinkling Stars' from her album 'Miley Cyrus and her Dead Petz', tears hovered her eyes.

However, she was so moved by the recollection of her dead pets including Floyd the puppy and Pablow the blowfish. The new-generation hippie-styled singer became overwhelmed by the loss of her pets, spurring a deluge of tears, said iusbpreface.com

The 22-year-old host and musical guest on "Saturday Night Live performed two rhythmic tracks from her latest album. During her first performance, she performed the famous number "Karen, Don't be sad" with her band playing along.

Miley Cyrus "wowed" the SNL show audience, while the crowd applauded as she began her next song. Cyrus is known for her "less-than-conservative" outfits like the one she wore for the MTV Music Video Awards, which she hosted recently. But this time, the dominating moment from the Miley Cyrus appearance on the SNL show was her tearful ode to her pets, said ew.com

In recently published news, Miley opened up about her grief for her departed dog. She said that her pet loves Fleetwood Mac and that was his favourite song. They both listened to it and the pet was her best friend.

Despite the brief sentimental display of emotion, Miley Cyrus was magical on the SNL show, said nypost.com.