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Miss Universe 2015 Gaffe By Steve Harvey Gets Cutting Response From Social Media

The Internet Shows No Mercy To Steve Harvey After His Miss Universe Gaffe
Nitya Rajan
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As the shock and disbelief over the Miss Universe gaffe wore off, Twitter and Facebook users took the opportunity to have a little fun with Steve Harvey's mistake.

The presenter's embarrassment was magnified on social media, after he announced the wrong winner at this year's pageant.

Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez, was already wearing the crown and clutching her flowers when the presenter was forced to say he had made a mistake.

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Although Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach, was later award the coveted title, the internet responded with lightening speed.

On the pageant's Facebook page, the congratulatory message to Alonzo also received a fair share of criticism.

One user said: "That was poorly handled. And both of these gorgeous ladies deserve an apology because that was embarrassing for both of them. I literally felt both of their pain. Congratulations to Miss Philippines though. And go Miss Colombia! You're still beautiful. "

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Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach reacts as she was announced as the new Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez was incorrectly named as Miss Universe before her crown was taken away. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, right, reacts as the announcer incorrectly names her the new Miss Universe next to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, left, at the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. Wurtzbach was later given the crown after an announcing error. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Steve Harvey holds up the card showing the winners after he incorrectly announced Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner at the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was named Miss Universe. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Other contestants comfort Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, center, after she was incorrectly crowned Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was named Miss Universe. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Former Miss Universe Paulina Vega, center, takes away the flowers and sash from Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, left, before giving it to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, right, at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. According to the pageant, a misreading led the announcer to read Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner before they took it away and gave it to Miss Philippines.(AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, right, and Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach wait for the announcer to name the new Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. Gutierrez was incorrectly crowned before Wurtzbach was named Miss Universe. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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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. According to the pageant, a misreading led the announcer to read Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner before they took it away and gave it to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, pictured on left. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez reacts after she was named Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. Gutierrez was incorrectly crowned before Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was named Miss Universe. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Other contestants congratulate Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach after she was crowned Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. According to the pageant, a misreading led the announcer to read Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner before they took it away and gave it to Miss Philippines. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez reacts after she was named Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. Gutierrez was incorrectly crowned before Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was named Miss Universe. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, right, and Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach embrace at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. Gutierrez was incorrectly crowned before Wurtzbach was named Miss Universe. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Miss Universe Paulina Vega, left, crows Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach as the new Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. According to the pageant, a misreading led the announcer to read Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner before they took it away and gave it to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, pictured on left. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Other contestants comfort Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, top right, after she was incorrectly crowned Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. According to the pageant, a misreading led the announcer to read Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner before they took it away and gave it to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, pictured on left. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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From left, Miss USA Olivia Jordan, Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez and Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach react as they make the final three at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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The card with the winners is displayed on a screen at the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas. Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez was incorrectly named as the winner before the crown was awarded to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. (AP Photo/John Locher) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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