Miss Universe 2015 Host Epic Fail in GIFs

Host announces wrong winner, who was crowned, then stripped of the crown.

Martino Tan| December 21, 02:58 PM

"It's a very erm non-traditional crowning moment, isn't it? It's very 2015, " said Miss Universe runner-up winner 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.

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road to the Miss Universe crown is never easy. A message from Miss Universe 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.

Posted by Miss Universe on Sunday, December 20, 2015

In case you haven't heard, the host of Miss Universe 2015, Steve Harvey, announced the wrong woman as the winner.

The Miss Universe pageant pits international beauties against one, with the women, between ages 19 and 27, representing 83 countries.

Below is the GIF-by-GIF recap of the host's epic fail:

1. "Miss Universe 2015 is ... Colombia!"

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Miss Colombia is Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo.

2. Miss Colombia was crowned Miss Universe 2015.

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Gutierrez is one of the final three contestants in the pageant, along with Miss USA Olivia Jordan and Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.

3. Miss Universe 2014, who was Miss Colombia 2014, rushed on stage to congratulate her compatriot.

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4. Harvey's awkward walk back on stage to announce the correct winner.

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5. Miss Colombia's reaction when Harvey apologised. 

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6. Miss Philippines' reaction when Harvey declared that she was Miss Universe 2015.

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“I have to apologise. The first runner up is Colombia...Miss Universe 2015 is Philippines,” said Harvey.

7. Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega consoling her compatriot.

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8. Before taking her crown away.

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Harvey's reaction? “I will take responsibility for this...It was my mistake… I can show it to you right here.”

9. Miss Universe 2015 is Miss Colombia Philippines.

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It's the third time a contestant from the Philippines has won the title.

10. Famous last words from the host:

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I want to apologize emphatically to Miss Columbia Colombia & Miss Philippians Philippines, you mean?

(Editor's note - Harvey has since deleted his tweet).

This is Harvey's first time (and maybe his last time) hosting the contest. 

 

11. Anyway, let's hear from Miss Colombia instead.

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message from Miss Universe Colombia.

Posted by Miss Universe on Sunday, December 20, 2015

 

"Everything happens for a reason, so I'm happy for what I did...Thank you for voting for me", said the new Miss Universe 2015 runner-up.

Guess it is the best ending one could hope for, as both ladies - who are unfortunately caught in the controversy - reacted with grace and poise.

Top photo from Miss Universe Facebook.

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