Host Steve Harvey made a huge blunder when he announced Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez-Arévalo, as the winner of the 2015 Miss Universe beauty pageant. In actuality, Pia Alonzo Wurztbach of the Philippines was the winner, with Gutierrez-Arévalo as the first runner-up.
“I have to apologize,” said Harvey when he realized his error during the pageant that took place at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Sunday night.
Sadly, Miss Colombia had already been crowned and was performing the ritual wave to the audience, when Harvey returned to the stage to awkwardly reveal the real Miss Universe.
“The first runner-up is Colombia,” Harvey said.
A stunned Miss Philippines looked on.
“Miss Universe 2015 is Philippines,” Harvey revealed.
Harvey took immediate responsibility for the botch job, saying to the confused audience, “Listen, folks. Let me just take control of this. This is exactly what’s on the card. I will take responsibility for this. It was my mistake.”
Outgoing Miss Universe Paulina Vega, who is also from Colombia, removed the crown from Gutierrez-Arévalo’s head and placed it on the rightful winner, Alonzo Wurztbach.
Twitter dragged Harvey through the mud after the blunder and he tweeted:
“I want to apologize emphatically Miss Philippians and Miss Columbia. This was a terribly honest human mistake and I am so regretful.”
The tweet has since been deleted … The spelling mistakes probably didn’t help Harvey’s defense.
He later posted this message on Facebook:
“Hey Everyone,I made a terrible mistake tonight in announcing the wrong winner and runner-up for the Miss Universe pageant. I know how much pride many countries, fans and most importantly, the contestants take in preparing for this night. I hope that you can forgive me.All contestants were amazing but I want to specifically apologize to Miss Colombia and Miss Philippines again and wholeheartedly. You both represented well for your countries, families and yourselves.
No comments:
Post a Comment