We all know how world balances itself with positive and negative both at the same time. Mistakes happen, and it was not a small one at 'Miss Universe' which was telecasted on television all over the world on December 20th 2015. Many congratulations to well deserved win for Miss Phillippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. Steve Harvey had the courage to accept his mistake when he announced Miss Columbia Ariadna Gutierrez as winner already and later after crowning was done, he realized that she was a first runner up. What must have 'Miss Columbia' gone through, and what was that on national television! World is shocked to see something like that at such a big platform when professionalism and presentation cannot/should not go wrong. At one side, I am glad that they accepted the mistake and a deserving Crowning was done in favor of real winner. Social media/press and pageant world is full of strong opinions about the embarrassing incident.
I am very impressed by the real, unbiased opinion given by Dance Choreographer and organizing team member of Miss India USA-Shilpa Jhurani. It is a must read if you have ever been on a pageant/equivalent platform, you will be able to relate. Shilpa is the one who creates magic every year on stage by bollywood medley presentation done by current year contestants (about 50, or more) and presenting reigning Crown holders of three categories Miss India USA, Miss India Teen USA, and Mrs India USA who won from previous year, and are about to crown the next deserving one during finale night.
"WELL DONE MISS COLOMBIA! Kudos Miss Colombia for handling herself in a strong manner and presentation despite such a mishap and spark of the moment! It's not easy to stay calm and cool... She stayed in the spot, controlled her emotions professionally and graciously no matter how much her heart broke and cried that second! That in itself is being a winner.... Winner of generosity, professionalism, humanity and Respect for others.... Her peers and above all HERSELF! She should not be embarrassed, but embraced to personify such dignity and self respect! What she did, infact is possibly harder than even competing in the competition! In such cases there really is no compensation. The moments are done, televised and published. Can't go back in time. Nothing can justify it. Mistakes happen and arguments can go on. I think her win and respect is her compensation. She should not be embarrassed but embraced for her ethical, moral, and professional behavior. People can see that. People recognition and love is far more than a crown can justify. "
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| Shilpa Jhurani- dance choreographer at Miss India USA; Instructor at Arya Dance Academy |
