They announced the wrong winner at last night's Miss Universe and it was mortifying

So much fail, so little time.

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LAST NIGHT’S MISS Universe pageant in Las Vegas concluded with one of the most ridiculous presenting blunders you could imagine happening on live TV.

Host Steve Harvey opened the envelope to read out the winner, and just straight up announced the wrong name.

So Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez thought she had won, and it was so mortifying when everyone realised there had been a mistake:

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Eventually Steve awarded the title to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach – but the crown was already on the head of Miss Colombia.

And the moment they had to remove it was very awkward indeed

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The internet was quick to point out that this situation was ridiculous

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And the whole thing became a meme within minutes of happening

Me bumping into my ex after he dumped me #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/B8RUfwgT6k
— marv (@mvn_dn) December 21, 2015

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The presenter Steve Harvey took to Twitter to issue an apology, but spelled both Phillipines and Colombia wrong

I feel bad for Steve but HAHAHA#MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/Fe3Xr4rxxg
— 5SOS Locate (@5SOSLocate) December 21, 2015

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The TV presenter – famous for his long running role in the US version of Family Fortunes – quickly deleted that tweet and apologised again

I'd like to apologize wholeheartedly to Miss Colombia & Miss Philippines for my huge mistake. I feel terrible.
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) December 21, 2015

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He says it was an honest mistake

Secondly, I'd like to apologize to the viewers at that I disappointed as well. Again it was an honest mistake.
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) December 21, 2015

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You have to feel bad for everyone involved in this situation.

Of course, the jokes have been excellent

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Harvey’s meme status is already gold, but now it’s moved up to expert level

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And for the eventual winner, the news came as quite a shock

When ur teacher calls you and u dont know the answer #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/9snte3nYkN
— adinda (@felinoire) December 21, 2015

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Last night Miss Universe moved beyond parody

When you see the waiter coming with your food but it turns out it's for the next table #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/Ic41mBsmO6
— adinda (@felinoire) December 21, 2015

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And the final insult came when they revealed the results card – and elimination was spelled wrong

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You can see why poor Steve was a little confused.

But still. So much facepalm.

Written by David Elkin and posted on DailyEdge.ie

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