More People Tweeted About Steve Harvey’s Miss Universe Flub Than Actually Watched It

Spectacular mistake instantly went viral

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Sunday was a day for thrilling conclusions.

The Carolina Panthers outlasted the New York Giants with a last-second field goal to preserve their perfect record. Showtime drama Homeland capped its strong fifth season with the fate of one of its major characters left hanging in the balance.

But the best ending on Sunday night came courtesy of the Miss Universe pageant, when Steve Harvey (intentionally?) announced the wrong winner. After naming Miss Colombia the winner, Harvey – while Miss Colombia was being awarded the crown – had to backtrack and reveal that Miss Philippines was the real victor; a twist ending that would make M.

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