Ava Max celebrates three weeks at Number 1 in the UK with Sweet But Psycho: "I can't believe I'm even holding this award!"

Ava Max has thanked her fans for sending her breakthrough hit Sweet But Psycho to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart. 

The track has been at the top of the UK chart for three weeks - with a fourth well in her sights - and has been a huge success across the globe, topping the charts in 14 countries. 

Accepting her Official Number 1 Award - her "first ever award" - she said: "I wanted to say thank you so much for everyone who has supported me in my career and everyone who has bought or streamed Sweet But Psycho.

"We are Number 1 in the UK for three weeks in a row! I can't believe I'm saying it, and I can't believe I'm even holding this award!"

Ava also took the time to update her fans - called Avatars - on new music, assuring them she's working on a 2019 release for her debut album.

"I want to tell everybody that I'm working super hard in the studio for you guys to release a debut album this year for all my Avatars. I love you so much."

Ava is facing stiff competition for this week's top spot - Sam Smith and Normani's new duet Dancing With A Stranger was the highest new entry in the Official Chart Update earlier this week.