MANILA, Philippines — The cheers at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, California on December 20 grew louder as host Steve Harvey announced that Miss Philippines Pia Wurzbach is this year's winner.
Harvey initially announced Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutiérrez as the 64th Miss Universe but took back the announcement as he realized he misread the card containing the results.
The almost unbelievable twist immediately set social media on fire. While some call it the "the worst mistake in TV awards show history," fans of Wurtzbach dub it as the "best blunder" in history.
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BEST. PLOT. TWIST. EVER. Congratulations, @PiaWurtzbac!!! #MissUniverse2015
— Maxine Adriana (@maxiiieee) December 21, 2015 Plot twist of the century! #MissUniverse2015
— Luigi (@LuigiBote) December 21, 2015 What a mistake!!!!! #MissUniverse2015 and and and. Philippines won!!!!!!!!!!! Kawawa naman Ms Colombia! But glory to God!
— Angeli P Valenciano (@AngeliPV) December 21, 2015 One Word, Epic! #MissUniverse2015
— JOSH ALMARIO (@OhhJOSHko) December 21, 2015 "I have to apologize.." and we were like "Aaaaahhhhhh! Oh my gosh Oh my gosh!" Wooooh! #MissUniverse2015
— Guia Eco Tabirao (@guiaecotabz) December 21, 2015 #MissUniverse2015 this is MAD!!!! Historical !!!! Insane ending !!! Drama unfolding
— jr isaac (@JR_isaac) December 21, 2015 ANO TO SURVIVOR?! MARAMING TWIST! #MissUniverse2015
— Rain Dagala (@RainierDagala) December 21, 2015 Just one of those times when you think that the results are wrong and suddenly u find out that they are! #MissUniverse2015
— Red Dela Cruz (@Red_delacruz) December 21, 2015 So the host made a mistake in announcing the winner? I really have to watch this. Historic win for Pia. #MissUniverse2015 #MissPhilippines
— Barnaby Lo (@barnabychuck) December 21, 2015 This year #MissUniverse2015 is the most memorable win of all time!!! What a turn of events!
— Jhennyvic Masangkay (@happyjhenny) December 21, 2015 That made me scream! The swift change from being a loser to a winner!Congrats Pia!You deserve it! #MissUniverse2015 https://t.co/DwKoa6eRnh
— Jiebeans (@Jiebeans88) December 21, 2015 Her crowning moment may have been cut short but her glory will last forever. Congratulations, Pia. Very well-deserved! #MissUniverse2015
— Reymund Virtusio (@mondvirtusio) December 21, 2015 Wurtzbach bested 79 other delegates to end the title drought of the Philippines. She also had the highest average score in the Swimsuit competition and evening gown competition, which are based from the votes of fans all over the world.
— Alixandra Caole Vila