However, his tenure only lasted five years.

The publication also explained that Harvey’s contract was thanks to Miss Universe’s previous affiliation with Fox.

The world watched as the crown was taken off Miss Colombia and given to Miss Philippines.

Steve Harvey speaks at Invest Fest

He later referred to the time as the “worst week of his life” (viaUSA Today).

The year after his blunder, Duterte publicly stated that he wanted Harvey booted out.

Ultimately, the host survived the ax, but there were more blunders to come.

Steve Harvey speaks during 2019 Miss Universe Pageant

However, an internal error resulted in Miss Malaysia being on stage.

Naturally, people assumed the error was from Harvey, but the host quickly defended himself.

“I just read that in a teleprompter.

Steve Harvey attends 2019 Beloved Benefit

This is what they did to me back in 2015.

Played me short like that” (viaThe Wrap).

The comedian referred to Paraguay’s contestant as “Portugal.”

Like the previous time, Harvey speedily stated that the error wasn’t his.

But I’m not going for it this year" (viaYahoo).