Watch the video of Miss Universe 2015 as Host Steve Harvey messes up on the competition after he mistakenly announced the wrong winner of the title.
Steve Harvey, a television personality and comedian announced Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez had won over Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach to happy commendation at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
After being presented with her crown, a timid Harvey needed to immediately inform the audience and Miss Colombia that he had read the wrong name on the card.
“I have to apologize,” Harvey said to a stunned crowd.
Steve Harvey shows off the result card.
“There’s been a mistake. The first runner-up is Colombia. Miss Universe 2015 is the Philippines!” Harvey said.
Harvey said the “horrible mistake was entirely his after he read the card in his hand incorrectly.
“I will take responsibilities for this, it was still a great night,” he said.
“Please don’t hold it against the ladies,” Harvey added.
Watch this video as Steve Harvey messes up on Miss Universe 2015 competition.
A frightened Gutierrez was then subjected to the irateness and indignity of having her crown and sash removed in front of a global television audience. - Jason E.
I’d like to apologize wholeheartedly to Miss Colombia & Miss Philippines for my huge mistake. I feel terrible.
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) December 21, 2015