Amber Riley spoke to fans as she took to the stage with the rest of the Glee cast to receive the award for choice TV show comedy. Thanking fans for their devotion, she explained that they were very ‘fortunate’ to come back for the next season.
She added:
‘Cory was like a brother to us and like a dad, and you know he was always ready to sign an autograph for a fan -- he loved you gleeks and he loves his fans.’
'So on behalf of our brother and our classmate, we accept this award.'
Lea Michele, who’s former boyfriend tragically passed away from a drug overdose earlier this summer, tearfully took the microphone to accept the award for choice TV comedy actress.
She told fans:
'I just wanted to be here today to personally thank all of you and tell everyone out there how much all of your love and support has meant to me over these very difficult past few weeks.'
The 26-year-old continued:
'Not that I had any doubt before, but you guys are most certainly the greatest fans in the world.'
'I wanted to dedicate this award to Cory, and for all of you out there who loved and admired Cory as much as I did. I promise that with your love, we'll get through this together.
'He was very special to me and to the world, and we were all lucky to witness his incredible talent, his handsome smile and his beautiful, beautiful heart.
'And whether you knew him personally or as Finn Hudson, Cory reached out and he became part of all of our hearts -- and that's where he'll stay forever.'
Teens aged 13 to 19 get to vote for who takes home a colourful surfboard in 42 categories, across television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and web videos.