Rihanna and Chris Brown Smooch at the VMA’s

Rihanna shocked the world last night when she kissed her estranged ex-boyfriend Chris Brown after he won an award for Best Male Video.

The singer ended the relationship in 2009 when Chris physically abused her before the Grammy Awards.

However, a reunion between the couple has been rumoured for months particularly as Rihanna was believed to have spent time on Chris’ yacht last summer.

Chris and Rihanna kiss at the VMA's

In a recent television with Oprah, Rihanna said: “I still love him.”

Rihanna was seen kissing the ‘Turn Up The Music’ singer and the embrace received mixed attention on Twitter with some saying it was about time to forgive and forget while others criticised her for forgiving her attacker.

After the attack in 2009, Brown received five years probation, community labour and one year of domestic violence counseling but has since recovered his career.

Chris and Rihanna broke up in 2009 after he abused her

Chris won a Grammy award earlier this year and added a VMA to his mantelpiece last night.

Rihanna also picked up a gong for Video of the Year for her dance song ‘We found Love’.

Chris Brown picks up his gong for Best Male Video at the VMA's last night

Her.ie isn't sure what to make of the kiss or Rihanna's decision to reconcile with Chris, but we guess only she can make the decision.

Do you think it's wise to return to Chris or should she leave it in the past?