Pete Doherty defends Amy over 'embarrassing' MTV performance

Pete, who says he's on the straight and narrow after a long stint in rehab, hooked up with Amy for a quiet drink before they went to the MTV European Music Awards in Munich last night.

The pair have both battled with drug addiction, although while Pete looks to be beating his habit, Amy looked and sounded worse for wear during her MTV appearance.

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Cleaning up: Troubled pop stars Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty cleaned up their acts - and stole the show at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Munich. Amy won an award voted by peers and Pete put in a winning performance

Asked if he had any advice for her, the Babyshambles frontman said: "I wouldn't give her any. She's fine. It's all bollocks. People should leave her alone.

"I went for a drink with her earlier today and she's totally fine. Perfectly healthy and happy.

"People are saying she's out of control, but she's not. She's a sensible girl and she knows what she's doing. She ain't doing nothing wrong."

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She was booed by the crowd when she collected her Artists' Choice award after her thank-you speech amounted to a mumbled "thanks".

She then slurred her way through a below-par performance of Back To Black and was helped off stage by one of her backing singers.

Winehouse is currently appealing against a fine she was given for marijuana possession when she arrested in a Norwegian hotel last month. She claims that local police made mistakes in the case.

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Lost for words: Amy was booed after she mumbled 'thanks' and failed to make an acceptance speech

Amy was a winner at the show with a prize voted by her peers and Pete showed his latest stint in rehab has not diminished his musical edge as he put in a winning performance.

The Rehab singer was a last-minute addition to the bill and represented a coup for the organisers - in September she cancelled an appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas while she received treatment for her drug problems.

The last few months have seen her in hospital with a drug-induced seizure, in a rehab clinic and involved in several public bust-ups with husband Blake.

The 24-year-old star was nominated in three other categories - Best UK & Ireland Act, Album of the Year for Back To Black and Most Addictive Track for Rehab - but failed to win.

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Not-so-shambolic: Pete showed off his anti-heroin implant before he performed with band Babyshambles

A well-behaved Doherty and his band Babyshambles performed their latest song, Delivery, at the ceremony in Munich's Olympiahalle.

Before the show, he showed off his anti-heroin implant and claimed that he was now a reformed character.

"I've been trying to stay out of trouble. I'm in hibernation," he said.

Contrary to pre-show rumours, there was no duet with Winehouse at the ceremony, but Pete explained a collaboration is on the cards.

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Pretty in pink: Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger launched her solo career at the prestigious music event with a duet with Black Eyed Peas singer Will.I.Am

Doherty said: "We're not doing anything tonight but we will be doing something in the future."

The star appeared to be on his best behaviour after a judge handed him a suspended jail sentence on Monday for a string of drug and motoring offences.

Organisers had feared the worst but said after his rehearsal: "He was punctual, behaved professionally and was charming to everyone. We were pleasantly surprised."

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Hugs: Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton presents Avril Lavigne with the award for Solo Artist of 2007

Doherty's ex, supermodel Kate Moss, is now dating another musician, The Kills' Jamie Hince.

But he was reluctant to discuss it - asked if he minded that Moss has a new boyfriend, he replied: "I didn't know she did have."

Besides Winehouse, the only other British winners were Devon rock band Muse, who were voted Best UK & Ireland Act and Best Headliners.

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Canadian Goddess: A newly-blonde Nelly Furtado shows off her stylish new look

Avril Lavigne was also a double winner, picking up Best Solo Artist and Most Addictive Track for Girlfriend.

Justin Timberlake was nominated in four categories but won none.

Rihanna, who topped the UK chart for 10 weeks with monster hit Umbrella, was named Best Urban Act.

Nelly Furtado won Album of the Year for Loose and Linkin Park were named Band of 2007.

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Fashion don't: Joss Stone's eclectic look strikes a fashion low note, especially the colourful braided hair

Rapper Snoop Dogg hosted the event wearing a pair of lederhosen in tribute to his German hosts.

Presenters included Joss Stone, tennis ace Boris Becker, Chelsea player Didier Drogba, model Lily Cole and Formula One star Lewis Hamilton.

The ceremony was broadcast to a potential worldwide audience of 1.5 billion.

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Dancing queens: Will.I.Am brings out the dancing girls for a lively performance

Perfect 10: Nicole shows off her perfect pins, honed by the Pussycat Doll's energetic dance routines

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters rocks out during an energetic performance

Singer Mika took to the stage at the awards show in Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany

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Full List of Winners:

Best Rock Act - 30 Seconds to Mars

Best Urban Act - Rihanna

Band of 2007 - Linkin Park

Most Addictive Track - Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne

Album of the Year - Loose by Nelly Furtado

Best International Act - Tokio Hotel

Best Headliner - Muse

Best Video - D.A.N.C.E. by Justice

Solo Artist of 2007 - Avril Lavigne

Artists' Choice - Amy Winehouse

Best UK & Ireland Act - Muse