Steve Harvey to Pia: You were an absolute class act

MANILA, Philippines — Television show host Steve Harvey praised Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach during her interview on "The Steve Harvey Show."

In a promotional clip released by Harvey's YouTube account, the 58-year-old host called Wurtzbach "a class act," and thanked her for coming to her show and accepting his apology.

"Thank you for coming. I thought you were an absolute class act. Absolute class act," Harvey told Pia.

Harvey, who has made the mistake of announcing Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner of the 64th Miss Universe pageant held in December also told Wurtzbach during the sit-down interview that more than anything, he wants some healing for Wurtzbach and for Miss Colombia.

The first part of the clip also shows the 26-year-old beauty queen giving advice to Harvey, saying that everyone should already move forward.

"Don't beat yourself up for this anymore. Come on. Let's move forward, let's be happy," Wurtzbach said.

Steve Harvey's interview with Wurtzbach will be aired in the US on January 18 while his interview with Gutierrez will be released the day after.