Steve Harvey is Back to Host Miss Universe 2017

Despite of the mess he made in last year’s Miss Universe comedian Steve Harvey is back to host the coronation night of Miss Universe 2017 which will take on January 30, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. The gorgeous model Ashley Graham will be alongside with Steve Harvey serving as backstage host during the live broadcast.

The Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is known for his unfiltered speech expressed unwillingness to accept Harvey as the host in the upcoming Miss Universe 2017. This hesitation is quite understandable since is the major fiasco he made in last year’s Miss Universe is hard to forget. If have been living under the stone, Steve Harvey incorrectly announced the winner of Miss Universe 2016. He announced that Ariadna Gutierrez of Colombia as winner. Gutierrez received the crown, sash, and bouquet of flowers, and then enjoyed a moment's celebration waving to the crowd, before Harvey spoke up: "I have to apologize, the first runner-up is Colombia," he said over the crowd's cheers. "Let me just take control of this. This is exactly what's on the card."

He continued holding up the piece of paper that indicated the crown actually went to Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines. "I will take responsibility for this. It was my mistake ... horrible mistake," he added.

In my opinion, I found Steve Harvey as competent host. He is funny and actually knows how to handle awkward situation. Among the hosts in the Miss Universe pageant since 2000, I would put Steve Harvey in my top 3. He would be in the Top 1 if not of the mess he made during the announcement of winners. Hopefully he won’t repeat the same error again this year. Let’s watch Miss Universe 2017 to see if Steve Harvey gets it right this year.

Steve Harvey wrong announcement of winner in Miss Universe 2016

Miss Universe 2017 is in Manila Philippines

The 65th edition of Miss Universe pageant is scheduled to happen on January 30, 2017 in Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Manila, Philippines.

The current Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines will return to her home turf to crown her successor. Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. 

Each year more than 80 gorgeous, talented, sexy and intelligent ladies convened together to vie for the most coveted title in the world of pageantry, the Miss Universe title. Along with other international beauty pageants like Miss World, Miss International, Miss Earth and others, the Miss Universe beauty pageant is deemed by many as the most prestigious among them all.

 The Miss Universe 2017 has confirmed 85 delegates to compete in the 65th edition of Miss Universe. The coronation program was initially scheduled to air at 5 AM Philippine time but it was rescheduled to air at 8 AM to 11 AM Philippine which is around 8 PM to11 PM at Eastern Standard Time (EST). Despite of the last year’s debacle comedian Steve Harvey will return as the host of the coronation pageant program.

 Last December 9, 2016 a kick-off party was hosted to mark the beginning of the Miss Universe 2017. The 12 Miss Universe 2017 contestants were sent to Manila as advance party. The following Miss Universe 2017 were: Maxine Medina (Philippines), Sari Nakazawa (Japan), Caris Tiivel (Australia), Jenny Kim (Korea), Deshauna Barber (United States), Li Zhenying (China), Đặng Thị Lệ Hằng (Vietnam), Kezia Warouw (Indonesia), Tania Dawson (New Zealand), Htet Htet Htun (Myanmar), Chalita Suansane (Thailand), and Kiran Jassal (Malaysia).

 The winner of the Miss Universe 2017 will be offered a 1 year contract with the Miss Universe Organization. She will be tasked to campaign about the public awareness of AIDS and promotes world peace. The 2017 Miss Universe will receive cash allowance during her 1-year reign, a New York Film Academy scholarship, shoes, clothes, healthcare and fitness services, modelling portfolio from different Miss Universe pageant sponsors. The winner will also have VIP access to fashions shows, galas and other social appearances.

 Who will be the next to earn the title of Miss Universe? Watch the Miss Universe 2017 to find out.