Steve Harvey Finally Speaks About Miss Universe Gaffe, Interviews Winner
For the first time since incorrectly announcing the winner of the 2015 Miss Universe pageant last month, host Steve Harvey will speak about the incident and interview both the winner, Miss Philippines, and runner-up, Miss Colombia, in a two-day Steve Harvey show he’s calling “Miss Universe: The Truth.”
In a preview clip, Harvey became emotional when addressing how he coped with the snafu, crediting his wife and her soothing words. The host also revealed the troubling consequences of going through this in the public eye, referencing things like “death threats against your family” and how “difficult” it has been.
Rumors have swirled about how Harvey could have butchered such a big moment, with some saying he didn’t bother to attend rehearsals for the gig — an allegation that Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach, cleared right up. “I think I can vouch for this one,” she said. “Steve was there throughout all the rehearsals.”
Harvey’s conversation with Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutiérrez, will air next week. But he did offer an apology in the meantime saying, “I’m truly sorry. I wish we all could have gotten it right that night.”
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