Monday, December 21, 2015

Miss Universe 2015 Controversy:

I'm sure many of you were watching the Miss Universe 2015 pageant last night. My mum and I were anxiously watching to see if Miss Malaysia made it in this year- gotta root for our homeland! But, unfortunately she didn't even make it to the Top 15. :( But, everyone who did make it to the Top 15 were definitely worthy of being there.

At the very end, Miss Philippines, Miss USA, and Miss Colombia were at the Top 3. Miss USA took home 2nd runner up. And Miss Philippines and Miss Colombia were the possible candidates of becoming the next Miss Universe.

Both countries had HUGE fanbases. All throughout the show, you could hear avid fans shouting "Philippines!" or "Colombia!" And whenever each contestant got called to be in the next round you could catch glimpses of the many supporters there were for both countries.

Miss Colombia won Miss Universe 2014, and many Colombians were hoping that the glory would return to their country once again. Miss Philippines supporters were very excited when Miss Philippines made it into the Top 3. It's been over 45 years since The Philippines had won Miss Universe!

When it was time to announce the winner, host Steve Harvey announced Miss Colombia as the next Miss Universe. Meaning, Miss Philippines had won 1st Runner up. The former Miss Universe also from Colombia proudly embraced this year's Miss Colombia for her hard work. Miss Colombia was crowned and got to take her first steps as Miss Universe 2015.

However, Steve Harvey re-enters the scene. I thought he was going to ask "Miss Colombia, how does it feel to bring back another win for Colombia?" Instead, he apologizes and says he crowned the wrong girl. Miss Colombia, didn't realize what was happening. Miss Colombia still oblivious to the scene was still waving to the fans. Steve Harvey then announces that Miss Philippines was the true winner of the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.



Miss Colombia fans in shock. Miss Philippines fans and Miss Philippines herself did not know how to react. It was a very tough position to be in.

Now to be honest, I felt Miss Philippines would be a better Miss Universe than Miss Colombia. And I was shocked to hear the first outcome. The final question that was asked was, "Why should you be the next Miss Universe?" Miss Colombia gave an answer saying she had the feminine qualities that a Miss Universe should have. Miss Philippines said something along the lines with having the Miss Universe title comes great responsibility and she would take that power to address the issues present in her country.  Despite, Miss Colombia having amazing looks, (some netizens saying Miss Colombia resembles popular Colombian actress Sofia Vergara) I felt that the Philippines had better responses and is what my family calls a "good talker". And I feel Miss Universe shouldn't just have good looks but, also to be a great responder to the problems our world faces- and in my personal feeling Miss Philippines does more than fulfill those categories.

The former Miss Universe was shocked as well and had to take the crown off Miss Colombia's head and give the crown to the new Miss Universe 2015- Miss Philippines. Audience members begin to ''boo" this occurrence. And I thought "wtf are they doing?" Okay, I understand Miss Colombia fans are a bit angered that something like this could happen. And host Steve Harvey apologizes multiple times, saying he misread the card and it's a mistake on his part. Heck, he's still apologizing today. But, imagine how Miss Philippines must've been feeling during this. And the audience wasn't helping. She couldn't turn it down because, her country is counting on her. And she couldn't accept it with happiness due to this one mistake. But, I admit it must've been so sad for Miss Colombia finally reaching glory only to have it taken away. But, netizens shouldn't be hating on Steve Harvey. Mistakes happen despite how clear the card was. And netizens should definitely not be hating against Miss Philippines. She's going to make a great Miss Universe. Saying she "stole the crown." Just omfg. Both ladies are beautiful and handled the situation with grace- something I know I would've never been able to do if I were in their spots.

But, nonetheless this topic has been blowing up overnight on social media. What do you think about the controversy?
Miss Colombia and Miss Philippines: All About the 2015 Miss Universe Runner-Up and Winner| Miss Universe Pageant, TV News
Former Miss Universe Paulina Vega crowning Ariadna Gutierrez, before incident.



Actual Miss Universe 2015-  Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

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