DECLARED! Miss Universe 2015: Comedian Steve Harvey GOOFS up, declares Miss Columbia as the winner instead of Miss Philippines
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez Miss USA Olivia Jordon and Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach made it to the top three contestants. However, comic Steve Harvey, the host declared Miss Columbia as the victor and read his cue cards erroneous. Afterwards, realising his error, he declared that Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, initially named the primary runner up, had really won the pageant!
Our next #MissUniverse, meet Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach!
Steve Harvey afterwards took to Twitter to apologise for his error –
I would like to apologize undoubtedly to Miss Columbia and Miss Philippians. This is a very reliable error that is person and I’m regretful.
But poor Steve continued his run of gaffes by spelling of both nations incorrect! (Another reliable person error, we presume!)
Over 80 nations competed in the 64th edition of Miss Universe pageant for the coveted crown. It’s the show’s first edition following the contentious comments made by former co-owner Donald Trump. For the very first time, audience had the opportunity to vote for the victor. Miss India Urvashi Rautela neglected to make it to top 15 semifinals round, reports Fox news.
American football legend Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, and victor of 2006 Dancing With star blogger Perez Hilton the Stars Emmitt Smith, and TV personality Niecy Nash were the judges for the pageant in 2013.
