Steve Harvey's Miss Universe Gaffe

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Steve Harvey's Miss Universe gaffe occurred during the 2015 Miss Universe pageant. Harvey, the host, mistakenly announced Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutiérrez, as the winner instead of the actual winner, Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach. The moment was captured live on international television, causing widespread shock and embarrassment. Harvey had been given a card with the results but misread it, stating Miss Colombia as the winner. The incident led to a chaotic scene where Miss Colombia was initially crowned before the mistake was corrected. Harvey took responsibility for the error, apologizing to both contestants and the audience. The event became a viral sensation, with many discussing the awkwardness and the handling of the situation. Despite the mistake, Harvey's professionalism in addressing the error was noted, though the moment remains a memorable blunder in live television history.