The Veronicas went topless but were hit by a sound glitch at the 2016 ARIA Awards

THE Veronicas left Aussies divided with their topless act and hosting abilities at the ARIAs, but Ruby Rose was their biggest fan.

THE Veronicas left Aussies divided with their topless performance and hosting abilities at the ARIAs, but Ruby Rose was their biggest fan.

Jess and Lisa Origiliasso were announced as a last-minute replacement after Delta Goodrem pulled out of hosting the historic music event, which she did not attend.

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Not everything went smoothly for the famous twins who were forced to open the 30th ARIA Awards anniversary celebrations with two performances of their hit single ‘In My Blood’.

Topless and adorned in red glitter body paint from the waist up, they had to re-do their walk through the crowd onto the stage when sound glitches affected their performance.

Now THATS how you make an entrance! 💋💄❤️✨ #ARIAs #ariastheveronicas @Lisa_Veronica @Jessicaveronica pic.twitter.com/OjCtRgcLpt

— Love The Veronicas (@LoveTheVs) November 23, 2016

Viewers did not see the glitch, as the award ceremony had begun around two hours earlier than the telecast, allowing Channel 10 to edit it out.

Their topless performance aired later on during the telecast instead.

The pair described themselves as “loose cannons” no doubt in reference to the video for latest single ‘On Your Side’ which costars Jess’s girlfriend, actress Ruby Rose in intimate scenes.

Inside the 2016 ARIA Awards

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Rose, who was watching the show from home, sent her support to the girls via social media.

On Twitter, she wrote: “Dying dead dying dead dying.”

Dying dead dying dead dying #arias #inmyblood

— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) November 23, 2016

She also posted photographs of her girlfriend to Instagram with the caption: “R.I.P. me”, indicating she was crushing on their performance.

But other social media users who were watching the telecast shared their mixed reviews of The Veronicas, their performance and their hosting throughout the night.

Many praised them, particularly for going topless on national television.

Red glitter never looked so good! #ARIAS #TheVeronicas

— Bridget Goldfeder (@bridgiebaby74) November 23, 2016

FREEEEEE THE NIPPLE YASSS #ARIAS

— yasmyn (@legendaryasmyn) November 23, 2016

The Veronicas perform at the ARIA Awards with a tech glitch. Picture: Dylan Robinson

THE VERONICAS ARE NAKED ON NATIONAL TELEVISION. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. #ARIAs

— stretch (@beccaRAR) November 23, 2016

*Shane Warne desperately searches for the Veronicas Instagram accounts* #arias

— Michael Beveridge (@mickyb273) November 23, 2016

But others were less flattering, and criticised them for their singing, their stage outfit and even questioned if it was appropriate for “prime time” TV.

Wow #TheVeronicas are bringing tacky back to the #ARIAS

— Samuel (@BlogMSSamuel) November 23, 2016

Ok but. What were the Veronicas wearing. Or not wearing lmao #ARIAs

— sarah ♡ (@waddupsarah) November 23, 2016

Is this performance by the Veronica's suitable for prime time? #ARIAs 😳

— Owen Minogue (@owen_minogue) November 23, 2016

Others wondeed if they were lip-synching, and suggested they were too thin.

The Veronicas perform at the ARIA Awards. Picture: Dylan Robinson

Are The Veronicas lip syncing? #ARIAS

— Tayla Richter (@tayla_richter) November 23, 2016

#ARIAS someone get the #Veronica's a meal the look like death walking skeletons

— LSD (@Leisadennis4) November 23, 2016

Someone feed the Veronica's please #ARIAS

— Natalie (@nataliekporter) November 23, 2016

Behind the scenes of the 2016 ARIA Awards

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