#MissUniverse2015. So, this may just be the biggest plot twist 2015 has ever seen.
Earlier today, Steve Harvey (of Family Feud fame) announced that Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez was this year’s Miss Universe. With her crowned, sashed and boqueted, the beauty queen was swept up in emotion, waving, waving, beaming to her adoring fans — failing to notice the late-night comedian slinking awkwardly back onstage.
And then Harvey said “Folks… I have to apologize.”
The following scene floored viewers around the globe.
Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is the indubitable and official Miss Universe 2015. and the crowd went wild. some booed; many cheered, and beauty pageants will never be the same again.
Don’t tell me pia doesn’t deserve it bc #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/DRPa8zTsxS
— hikaru (@shnagrnda04) December 21, 2015
Did you see that coming? We totally didn’t.
The best plot twist of the year. #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/qHuGIb2KGV
— Art of Hugot (@theartofhugot) December 21, 2015
Nope, not even the judges.
The reaction of @NiecyNash after the wrong announcement. #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/Zjy7HblT9v
— James Aquino (@itsjamesaquino) December 21, 2015
Can you say “awkward”?
Congratulations, Pia Wurtzbach, for winning the most historically awkward Miss Universe pageant ever!
— carlosceldran (@carlosceldran) December 21, 2015
Harvey made it a point to show the camera a close-up of the card for credibility. Others had some issues with its spelling skills.
I wanna know why nobody’s talking about this card. In which they can’t spell elimination. #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/DzGjHii3UQ
— Chef Thaddeus Dupree (@thad2009) December 21, 2015
Graphic designers tut-tutted the alignment.
#GraphicDesign: It's a thing professionals do, and it's still critically important. #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/4Zl10zkwTb
— Alex Rodríguez (@AlxRodz) December 21, 2015
He also issued a statement on Twitter apologizing for the mess.
before you judge him and call him names; #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/wvgpnx8v0a
— zayn (@colourfame) December 21, 2015
An unfortunate tweet of his (which has since been deleted) hasn’t escaped the eagle eyes on the site.
Miss Genesis and Miss Exodus were also upset. #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/fVYAHVRPAa
— Mike Sisak (@mikesisak) December 21, 2015
That’s cool, dude. We all make mistakes.
In his defence @IAmSteveHarvey‘s not the first guy to yell out the wrong woman’s name at a critical moment. #MissUniverse2015
— Andrew Grose (@GroseAndrew) December 21, 2015
Some found there were important lessons to be learned from this.
Lesson learned. ☝? #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/2FSX6kNfSC
— Judith Borlongan ❄ (@JoodithHeart) December 21, 2015
Others applauded Harvey for coming back and taking responsibility for the mistake.
https://www.facebook.com/sarahbulahan/posts/10153221555522411
And others felt they should have both been winners.
What should’ve happened… Crowns for everyone ? #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/yP1mjr1lDq
— Funny Tweets (@FunnyThingsUK) December 21, 2015
And you’re like WHUUUUUT
when Steve said he had to apologize? #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/8wus9HPywB
— Christian Delgrosso (@christiand) December 21, 2015
We know the feeling.
When you pass an exam you thought you wouldn’t #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/IdMItf5dEp
— Students Problems (@FactsLaughable) December 21, 2015
#Colombiazoned is now a thing.
crush: i like you ? me: omfg! i like you too ? crush: uhmm. i have to apologize, wrong send. #ColombiaZoned
— JaDines|Cray-Prex (@PrexiePenas) December 21, 2015
The recent pop hits were just too perfect for this moment. (We see what you did there, Biebs.)
It’s so sad but this is too funny had to post no disrespect
A photo posted by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on
Hello, it’s me! #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/sXDgooBjvt
— Adele Brasil (@AdeleBrasil) December 21, 2015
Why yes, even celebrities came out to chime in on the gaffe.
Lea Salonga reminded everyone to be cool.
Let’s keep it classy, everyone. #MissUniverse2015
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) December 21, 2015
Miss Philippines’ smize was giving Tyra Banks life.
Dang, girl. You betta #SMIZE, @PiaWurtzbach for the win, girl! #MissUniverse2015 #MissPhilippines #Pinoy pic.twitter.com/RuGjPZIk43
— Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) December 21, 2015
Adam Baldwin cheered for Harvey’s honesty.
Dear @IAmSteveHarvey, you are truly a class act. If only more folks these days had the courage to accept responsibility. #MissUniverse2015
— Adam Baldwin (@AdamBaldwin) December 21, 2015
Chloe Moretz lost the ability to Can.
Miss Philippines deserves that she felt so genuine and real 🙁
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) December 21, 2015
Oh my god what just happened
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) December 21, 2015
Keegan Allen wished they could have shared the crown.
I actually wish Ms. Philippines would have cracked the tiara in half and shared it with ms. Columbia to show that nothing really matters
— Keegan Allen (@KeeganAllen) December 21, 2015
Josh Groban felt that they were all winners.
Look, that #MissUniverse2015 ending was awkward as hell. But happy for the Philippines and second place is still for the WHOLE UNIVERSE. ??
— josh groban (@joshgroban) December 21, 2015
And there are some who are just too cool for the Miss Universe crown.
Who really won #MissUniverse2015 ?? pic.twitter.com/BrOkUxnA9g
— Alyssa Watts (@alyssa_watts) December 21, 2015
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