On Sunday (Dec. 20), Filipina model and actress Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was officially crowned Miss Universe 2015, after the title was mistakenly given to Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez, first. Although the shocking mishap has been resolved, talk of the women sharing the crown have begun to circulate. Wurtzbach stopped by Good Morning America on Monday (Jan. 4) to voice her opinion about the idea of being a co-winner, admitting she has no interest doing so.
The day after the pageant, controversial presidential candidate and former owner of the Miss Universe Organization, Donald Trump, called into Today to explain how he would handle the crowning fiasco. The 69-year-old business mogul revealed his solution would involve another ceremony where both Miss Colombia and Miss Philippines would be crowned the winners.
Gutierrez also spoke out on the "humiliating" situation to a Colombian radio station, calling it a "great injustice" and agreeing they should share the crown. The real winner however, doesn't hold the same sentiments on the topic.
“I think it would be a little bit difficult for two girls to share a crown," Wurtzbach told Good Morning America. "But I have high hopes that this will give great opportunities for me and Miss Colombia and the rest of the contestants.”
The possibility wasn't the only opinion the 26-year-old winner disagreed with. Despite the backlash Steve Harvey generated after he announced the wrong winner, Wurtzbach was very understanding of the mishap and welcomes the idea of him taking the stage to host again next year.
“Maybe the way it was written, it was a little confusing,” Wurtzbach told Good Morning America. “I understand. It was his first time to judge a pageant, but it’s OK. He’s human. People make mistakes. It’s live television. People make mistakes and Steve Harvey was very gracious to apologize. I accept his apology and I think it speaks a lot about his character.”
She also believes the comedian and talk show host brought a refreshing spin to the ceremony, allowed the contestants to feel at ease, and created a way for the women to let their personalities really shine.
If you're wondering if there are any hard feelings between the pageant contestants, think again. Miss Universe 2015 spoke to Gutierrez over the holiday season to wish her a happy birthday.
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