Miss Universe 2015 Crowned After Huge Mistake by Host, Twitter Reacts
The Miss Universe pageant created buzz on social media on Sunday, after the wrong contestant was announced as the winner.
The organization crowned a new reigning queen, but the live pageant was not without controversy, leading it to trend on Twitter.
Beauty queens from all over the world gathered in Las Vegas to show off their good looks, strut across the stage in a variety of ball gowns, walk in swimwear, and tackle the dreaded question and answer portion, all for the crown of Miss Universe 2015.
Before the night even began, there was already some controversy surrounding contestant Miss Puerto Rico Destiny Vélez. Vélez was disqualified prior to the show due to her insensitive comments about Muslims, causing her own fair share of Twitter backlash, reported CNN.
After Miss USA Olivia Jordan, Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutiérrez and Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach were named the top three finalists, each beauty queen took a final walk before getting the results. That's when things took a dramatic turn.
Miss USA was named the second runner-up, host Steve Harvey announced Miss Colombia as the new reigning Miss Universe.
The beauty queen was crowned by reigning Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega, and took her victory walk.
However, Harvey walked out on stage and apologetically announced that he had mistakenly called Colombia instead of Miss Philippines, who was the actual winner and Miss Universe 2015.
Two hours after the error, the Miss Universe organization released a statement on their Instagram account.
"The excitement of live TV was evident tonight on The Miss Universe stage with over 10 million live fan votes tabulated. Unfortunately, a live telecast means that human error can come into play. We witnessed that tonight when the wrong winner was initially announced. Our sincerest apologies to Miss Universe Colombia, Miss Universe Philippines, their families and fans. We congratulate Miss Universe Philippines as Miss Universe 2015," the statement read.
Twitter, however, did not take the mistake so calmly. Fans of the beauty queens and viewers alike took to social media to poke fun at the situation, reveal their embarrassment for the beauty queens and commemorate the embarrassing ordeal in memes.
Some were just downright shocked and embarrassed for Miss Colombia, Miss Philippines and even Harvey.
On a serious note, I feel terrible for both @IAmSteveHarvey and #MissColombia. He made a mistake. We all make 'em. #MissUniverse2015
— Kevin K.O. Olusola (@KOlusola) December 21, 2015
Wow. Poor #MissColombia. Can we give her a crown too, for enduring such a public humiliation? #MissUniverse — Mandy Hale (@MissMandyHale) December 21, 2015
But lets talk about the girl who had the strength to go out there and take the crown away from #MissColombia to give it to #MissUniverse2015 — Natasha T-R (@NatashaT_R) December 21, 2015
Others just took the opportunity to poke fun at the whole ordeal, starting a few memes.
MS. Colombia: What do you mean? Host: Is it too late now to say sorry? #MissUniverse2015 — tricia (@trissshax) December 21, 2015
When you get a higher grade on a test than the smartest person in your class #MissUniverse2015 https://t.co/BHs0LvzMbw — Tyler Iacona (@tyleriacona) December 21, 2015
#MissUniverse2015: memes por el imperdonable error de Steve Harvey | IMáGENES https://t.co/9DOBcUY0Ot pic.twitter.com/cEWRr0lRR5 — Ocio LaRepublica.pe (@OcioLaRepublica) December 21, 2015
#MissUniverse2015 grammy's? Lol pic.twitter.com/XZ8WOzuZo1 — instagram: ivnedwrd (@ivnedwrd) December 21, 2015
A few celebs also chimed in on what could now be deemed the most embarrassing moment of 2015 on television.
So sad for #MissColombia :( — Dulce Candy (@dulcecandy) December 21, 2015
Wrong #MissUniverse crowned last night. For 2 minutes. Remember when that happened with our President in 2000 & we had to keep him 8 years? — Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) December 21, 2015
Filipinos are the nicest people in the world. I bet they'd be happy for their champion to share the Miss Universe title. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 21, 2015
And of course, the former owner of the pageant organization, Donald Trump, also managed to insert himself into the conversation.
Very sad what happened last night at the Miss Universe Pageant. I sold it 6 months ago for a record price. This would never have happened! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 21, 2015
Hollywood's most famous Colombian, actress Sofía Vergara, shared her support for Miss Colombia on Instagram, saying she considered her the queen regardless of the mistake.
A photo posted by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara) on Dec 20, 2015 at 8:03pm PST
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