Get ready -- the Steve Harvey memes are coming, and the onslaught is ruthless.
On Sunday night, the American TV host made one of the biggest flubs in Miss Universe history while he was hosting the pageant. In the final segment of the show, he mistakenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner, when it was supposed to be Miss Philippines.
He came back moments later to rectify the mistake, which then led to a very cringeworthy decrowning ceremony where Miss Colombia had to smile through giving up the crown she thought she won.
Naturally, the Internet has responded with lightning speed.
Steve Harvey waking up to the whole universe roasting him tomorrow pic.twitter.com/BYzq0v6R6L— claybae (@clay_rehm) December 21, 2015
Steve Harvey's thoughts after the #MissUniverse2015 incident... pic.twitter.com/w1cGWtEXFC— Q100 Atlanta (@Q100Atlanta) December 21, 2015
So Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner of Miss Universe... https://t.co/Inn9R5xblQ pic.twitter.com/xDalv7Bu4c— 9GAG (@9GAG) December 21, 2015
We asked 100 people "who will never host a live TV program again" survey says: Steve Harvey pic.twitter.com/Xtv6QITYpD— Jaylyn Napier (@itsjaylynyall) December 21, 2015
People are way too quick! #MissUniverse2015 #SteveHarvey pic.twitter.com/Q8b0ggT7rD— ZIMвαɾвïεAN(@showstopper120) December 21, 2015
Several brands got in on the meme quickly too:
@IAmSteveHarvey We've been there bro. You handled it like a champ. #MissUniverse2015 pic.twitter.com/70KB2MU6iZ— UFC (@ufc) December 21, 2015
The verified account of Hamburger Helper tweeted this but deleted it:
Hamburger Helper deleted this but God Bless pic.twitter.com/BPWNdMQk2R— Puneet Singh (@puneetsingh) December 21, 2015
Making matters worse, Harvey posted an apology tweet later, but directed it at "Miss Philippians" and "Miss Columbia". He deleted the tweet and posted several with the correct spelling, but it had already dumped a ton of fuel on the fire:
I'm Done #MissUniverse2015 #SteveHarvey pic.twitter.com/uVIsYqdszI— Dylan (@DylanTheMan37) December 21, 2015
Hi @IAmSteveHarvey your question is.... "Who won #MissUniverse2015?" Charot!— Ethel Booba (@IamEthylGabison) December 21, 2015
Comment from discussion Did anyone just see Steve Harvey announce the wrong Miss Universe? Easily the most cringe worthy thing I've ever seen on TV..
But it seems not everyone is blaming Harvey. Some users, fed up with the roasting, are coming out in support of him.
Mistakes happen. @IAmSteveHarvey handled the situation well. Grace is for all.— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) December 21, 2015
Makes me sad to see all the ugliness directed at @IAmSteveHarvey. Honest mistake. He's human. He owned it & apologized. #MissUniverse2015— Katie Frazier (@kfray920) December 21, 2015
I salute Mr. @IAmSteveHarvey Only few like you, have the courage to admit their mistakes in front of millions. #MissUniverse2015— Maverick (@talplacidomaver) December 21, 2015
I am still a huge fan of @IAmSteveHarvey he showed character that most lack. Everyone on #twitter is quick to judge. #MissUniverse2015— Barton Bowser (@BartonBowser) December 21, 2015
PHOTO: Steve Harvey approached Pia Wurtzbach and personally applogized for the error. pic.twitter.com/dK3dIF70hX— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) December 21, 2015
Miss Colombia reacted with grace:
A message from #MissUniverse Colombia, @gutierrezary. https://t.co/KBzZyyHJzy— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 21, 2015