In probably the most awkward and hilarious pageant moment of 2015, Steve Harvey reads wrong Miss Universe contestant as winner on live television. Miss Universe Columbia Adriadna Gutierrez-Arévalo was standing center stage with the crown on her head when Harvey realized his mistake. Gutierrez-Arévalo was not the winner, but the first runner up.
Miss Universe Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was standing next to Miss Universe USA Olivia Jordan when Harvey started making his correction. Shocked, Wurtzbach made her way to center stage and stood next to Gutierrez-Arévalo. The crown and sash were removed from Miss Columbia and placed on Miss Philippines.
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach said later, “It’s a very nontraditional crowning moment.”
Harvey held the card up for the cameras to prove that he had made a mistake. He apologized during the event and on Twitter.
I'd like to apologize wholeheartedly to Miss Colombia & Miss Philippines for my huge mistake. I feel terrible.
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) December 21, 2015
Secondly, I'd like to apologize to the viewers at that I disappointed as well. Again it was an honest mistake.
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) December 21, 2015
I don't want to take away from this amazing night and pageant. As well as the wonderful contestants. They were all amazing.
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) December 21, 2015
Miss Columbia tearfully thanked everyone who supported her after the event.
What do you think should have happened?
Watch the whole awkward situation unfold!