One Direction silenced their critics - including one Mr Boy George - as they performed their latest single, 'Story Of My Life' live at the American Music Awards on Sunday night.
Leading the band's strong vocals was Harry Styles with his ever maturing voice and collectively Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson also proved they can cut it live.
One Direction at the AMAs
Praise for the boyband comes after singer Boy George claimed One Direction mimed their pre-recorded 'X Factor' performance on Sunday night, writing on Twitter:
1D not only smashed it with their live performance (watch in the video below) but also picked up a gong for Best Pop Album for 'Take Me Home'. See the full winners list below the video...
Favourite Male Artist, Pop/Rock
Justin Timberlake
Favourite Female Artist, Soul/R&B
Rihanna
Favourite Album, Country
Taylor Swift/Red
Favourite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis/The Heist
Favourite Artist, Alternative Rock
Imagine Dragons
Favourite Artist, Latin
Marc Anthony
Favourite Album, Pop/Rock
One Direction/Take Me Home
New Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande
Favourite Male Artist, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake
Favourite Female Artist, Country
Taylor Swift
Single of the Year
"Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line, featuring Nelly
Favourite Album, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake/ The 20/20 Experience
Favourite Artist, Electronic Dance Music
Avicii
Favourite Male Artist, Country
Luke Bryan
Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Pop/Rock
One Direction
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
Favourite Female Artist, Pop or Rock
Taylor Swift
Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Country
Lady Antebellum
Favourite Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favourite Artist, Adult Contemporary
Maroon 5
Favourite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational
Matthew West
Top Soundtrack
Pitch Perfect