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Steve Harvey screws up, announces wrong winner for Miss Universe contest, internet loses its mind

The internet is losing its mind over the ending of the Miss Universe pageant.

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Steve Harvey, the host, announced the wrong winner, and then awkwardly had to walk it back in front of everyone.

Apparently, he named the first runner-up, Miss Colombia, as the winner, when in fact Miss Philippines was the winner. He was then forced to walk back on stage and announce his mistake. Oops.

Watch it in all its awkward glory here:

The worst moment of all: Miss Colombia loses her crown.

via GIPHY

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Here, via Robin Leach, is a look at the card that Harvey misread.

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Robin Leach

Harvey tweeted an apology afterward — but he misspelled "Colombia" and "Philippines." He has since deleted the tweet.

Steve Harvey tweet
Steve Harvey

A reporter who was at the event said it was sad for both women, but for different reasons. Everyone was consoling Miss Colombia and failed to congratulate the actual winner.

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