Miss Universe mistake storms social media

Comedian and well-known American television personality Steve Harvey announced Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez, had won the coveted title when in fact the rightful victor was Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo. I will take responsibility for this. “It was my mistake”.

In actuality, he had accidentally called Miss Colombia the victor, when in reality, she was the first runner up.

No one will forget the moment Miss Colombia was crowned the victor of Miss Universe 2015. The first runner up is Columbia.

“Folks, I have to apologize”, Harvey said to the crowd as he walked down the stage.

“It was still a fun night”, he said.

Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez was declared the new Miss Universe, but her reign lasted only a few minutes as Harvey soon realized he misread his cue cards. I don’t want to take away from this incredible night and pageant.

Harvey did not stick around, swiftly heading for stage right as Miss Philippines took her place beside Miss Colombia, still clutching her flowers and wearing the crown.

The crown was removed from Aravelo’s head and placed on the mystified Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, the contestant from the Philippines. The crowd cheered as Gutierrez was presented with her crown and bouquet.

The Miss Universe Organization has also issued an apology.

“Miss Universe 2015 is Miss Philippines”, he announced.

The panel of judges included former National Football League great Emmitt Smith, celebrity blog mogul Perez Hilton and 2012 Miss Universe victor Olivia Culpo. Oof. Watch the entire awkward moment below.

The gaffe saw #MissUniverse2015 become the biggest trending Twitter hashtag on Sunday and many users expressed their amusement at the mistake: “And the victor is-Miss Information”.

Wurtzbach covered her mouth in shock when Harvey announced the correction.

Harvey had said before the show in an interview with the Associated Press that he had no intention of making any Trump jokes.

Spanish-language network Univision pulled out of a deal to televise the pageant, and NBC cut ties with Trump.