The crown is removed from Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez (L) Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega (C) after pageant’s host misread the card stating Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (R) as winner in the 2015 MISS UNIVERSE show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, California, on December 20, 2015.
Host Steve Harvey reads wrong winner’s name during pageant
The last five minutes of the Miss Universe pageant 2015 will go down as the worst goof-up in the pageant history.
Host Steve Harvey made one of the biggest bloopers by announcing the wrong name of the winner – effectively destroying the entire show and a happy ending.
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez is mistakenly crowned Miss Universe 2015 during the 2015 MISS UNIVERSE show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, California, on December 20, 2015.
Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach’s crowning glory is marred and people will probably talk more about this goof-up then her glorious win.
Harvey read the card wrong, confuses the verdict and announces Miss Colombia as the winner.
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez is mistakenly crowned Miss Universe 2015 during the 2015 MISS UNIVERSE show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, California, on December 20, 2015.
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez was crowned by Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega and the new queen glided down the stage for her victory walk, waving at crowd.
Ariadna Gutierrez remained Miss Universe for a matter of moments before Steve Harvey realized what he’d done.
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez (L) is mistakenly crowned Miss Universe 2015 by Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega (R) during the 2015 MISS UNIVERSE show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, California, on December 20, 2015.
Harvey called for attention of the contestants, millions of TV viewers and hundreds of live audience.
Harvey: “Ok folks, I have to apologise, the first runner-up is Miss Colombia. Miss Universe 2015 is Miss Philippines.”
Standing in the dark Miss Philippines was left flummoxed as the spot light shifted. She had no way to know if the comedian host was having fun at her expense.
Miss Colombia 2015 Ariadna Gutierrez (L) is mistakenly named Miss Universe 2015 instead of first runner-up during the 2015 during the 2015 MISS UNIVERSE show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, California, on December 20, 2015.
Mystified Wurtzbach appeared stunned as she walked to the front of the stage alongside the crown-wearing Arevalo – still not sure how to react.
The crowd jeered and cheered and sensing the confusion Harvey said, “I will take responsibility for this. It was my mistake. It was on the card. Horrible mistake.”
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Last year’s winner Paulina Vega was summoned back on stage and she had to do one of the most difficult task – remove the crown from Miss Colombia and placed it on Wurtzbach’s head instead.
And sadly the crowning moment was marred and the program abruptly ended.
Here’s what Steve Harvey had to say on Twitter: “I want to apologize emphatically to Miss Philippines and Miss Colombia. This was a terribly honest human mistake. I am so so regretful.”
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach: Proof of a Filipina’s Unending Determination
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has proven the old adage that third time’s the charm. Prior to representing the Philippines to the international beauty pageant, she tried her luck three times in the local Bb. Pilipinas competition. She first joined in 2013 when she clinched the First Runner-up title and then again in 2014 when she was one of the 15 finalists. This year, she was finally crowned the Binibining Pilipinas crown and is on her way to representing the Philippines on Monday morning for Miss Universe.
But before taking the world of pageantry by storm, Pia was already under the limelight as the actress Pia Romero—her screen name. After being part of ASAP at a young age, she made her way into television drama through the teen series “K2BU” (2002) and was starred alongside Shaina Magdayao, Bea Alonzo, and Angeline Aguilar. Her next TV project was “It Might Be You” (2003) starred by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. She was also part of the sitcom “Bora” (2005) with Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Bernard Palanca, Carlos Agassi, Roderick Paulate, Luis Manzano, Dennis Padilla, and other famous comedians.
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Her other TV stints include “Sa Piling Mo” (2006) starred by Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual and four episodes of Maalaala Mo kaya: “Birth Certificate” (2011), “Stroller” (2011), “Komiks” (2012), and a Christmas special (2013) with Connie Reyes.
She also appeared in films such as “Kung Ako Na Lang Sana” (2003), “All My Life” (2004), and “All About Love” (2006).
Pia’s other passion is culinary arts. She finished her secondary education at ABS-CBN Distance Learning School in Quezon City and studied at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies in San Juan, Metro Manila. At present, she is a stylist and beauty writer for Inquirer Lifestyle’s 2bU section. In a Gandang Gabi Vice guesting, Pia revealed that her secret to maintaining a sexy and healthy body is going to the gym everyday and maintaining a diet of boiled eggs, chicken breast, and broccoli.
With a long experience in the spotlight, it is without a doubt that Pia Wurtzbach will represent the Philippines with pride on Monday.