He added, “Things happen, it’s live television”. He said he would recommend that Miss Universe televise a new “beautiful ceremony” and make Miss Colombia and Miss Philippines co-winners.
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But just seconds later it was announced that Miss Colombia Adriadna Gutierrez Arevalo was the first runner-up rather than the victor. I know how much pride many countries, fans and most importantly, the contestants take in preparing for this night.
“Secondly, I’d like to apologize to the viewers at that I disappointed as well”.
Other contestants comfort Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, center right, after she was incorrectly crowned Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. The newly crowned Miss Philippines stood there with her hands clasped together as Steve stood there apologizing and we have to say that this photo says it all – it’s AWKWARD! Again it was an honest mistake. But unlike neighboring Venezuela, which has won seven Miss Universe titles, Colombians are accustomed to falling short of the crown, with five runner-up appearances since 1992 including Sunday’s. “They were all fantastic”.
Miss Colombia, who was, for a brief flicker in time, Miss Universe 2015, has remained positive about her de-crowning.
Donald Trump chimed in on social media Monday morning tweeting: “Very sad what happened last night at the Miss Universe Pageant”. Trump is the former owner of the Miss Universe Organization, which presents the beauty pageant.
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The Miss Universe Facebook page shared videos of the backstage reactions of both Miss Colombia and Miss Philippines. “It’s very, very 2015”.
