Oops! Miss Panama runs to the wrong crown, the moment goes viral
Oops! Miss Panama runs to the wrong crown, the moment goes viral
A moment that no one will forget
It was supposed to be the most beautiful moment of her life - but for a few seconds it was all pure confusion.
At the Miss Grand International 2025 in Bangkok, the candidate from Panama reached for the crown even though she had not won at all.
A misunderstanding that went viral within hours - and the Internet divided between pity, mockery and admiration for the calmness of those involved.
What exactly happened
On the evening of October 18, 2025, presenter Matthew Deane announced the top positions live on stage.
When he shouted "Miss Grand Paraguay!", Isamar Herrera, the candidate from Panama, apparently understood her own name.
Visibly moved, she stepped forward, waved to the audience – and then came the embarrassing correction:
"Oh, I beg your pardon... I announced Miss Grand Paraguay!" A murmur went through the hall. Herrera stopped, smiled briefly embarrassed – while Cecilia Romero from Paraguay stepped forward and took the place as the finalist.
The moment was broadcast live – and TikTok, Instagram and X (Twitter) exploded within minutes with clips, memes and comments.
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Reactions from all over the world
Many users praised Isamar Herrera for her composure and elegance: "She remained calm, although her heart is probably broken, respect!" Others took it with humor: "That was the Steve Harvey moment 2.0!", alluding to the Miss Universe mishap in 2015, when Harvey proclaimed the wrong winner. Some criticized the organization of the show: unclear pronunciation, too loud applause, language barrier – everything would have led to the mix-up.
When live shows become a test of nerves
Such moments show how unpredictable live TV can be.
One tiny mistake – and millions watch. There was already a similar scandal at Miss Universe in 2015: Presenter Steve Harvey falsely announced "Miss Colombia" as the winner, even though "Miss Philippines" had won.
Also in 2023 at Miss Supranational a wrong move at the coronation made headlines.
A misunderstanding with style
Isamar Herrera took the breakdown professionally. In a later interview, she said: "It was a misunderstanding - but I'm proud that I was there. I will never forget this moment." Cecilia Romero, the real Miss Grand Paraguay, publicly thanked her for her dignity and strength.
Thus, an embarrassing moment became a symbol of serenity and respect in competition.
Conclusion
The false appearance of Miss Panama is a reminder that behind all the glamour there are real people, and that mistakes are allowed to happen, even on the biggest stage. A moment that shows: True beauty sometimes lies in how you deal with an embarrassing moment.
Author / Editor: MFRadio.de – Entertainment
Date: October 23, 2025
Sources:
New York Post – Miss Panama beauty queen's awkward onstage blunder goes viral
News – 'Beg your pardon?' Beauty queen's huge fail goes viral
Hola! USA – Miss Grand International's Miss Panama and Miss Paraguay confusion
Entertainment Weekly – Beauty queen suffers humiliating onstage blunder
It was supposed to be the most beautiful moment of her life - but for a few seconds it was all pure confusion.
At the Miss Grand International 2025 in Bangkok, the candidate from Panama reached for the crown even though she had not won at all.
A misunderstanding that went viral within hours - and the Internet divided between pity, mockery and admiration for the calmness of those involved.
What exactly happened
On the evening of October 18, 2025, presenter Matthew Deane announced the top positions live on stage.
When he shouted "Miss Grand Paraguay!", Isamar Herrera, the candidate from Panama, apparently understood her own name.
Visibly moved, she stepped forward, waved to the audience – and then came the embarrassing correction:
"Oh, I beg your pardon... I announced Miss Grand Paraguay!" A murmur went through the hall. Herrera stopped, smiled briefly embarrassed – while Cecilia Romero from Paraguay stepped forward and took the place as the finalist.
The moment was broadcast live – and TikTok, Instagram and X (Twitter) exploded within minutes with clips, memes and comments.
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Reactions from all over the world
Many users praised Isamar Herrera for her composure and elegance: "She remained calm, although her heart is probably broken, respect!" Others took it with humor: "That was the Steve Harvey moment 2.0!", alluding to the Miss Universe mishap in 2015, when Harvey proclaimed the wrong winner. Some criticized the organization of the show: unclear pronunciation, too loud applause, language barrier – everything would have led to the mix-up.
When live shows become a test of nerves
Such moments show how unpredictable live TV can be.
One tiny mistake – and millions watch. There was already a similar scandal at Miss Universe in 2015: Presenter Steve Harvey falsely announced "Miss Colombia" as the winner, even though "Miss Philippines" had won.
Also in 2023 at Miss Supranational a wrong move at the coronation made headlines.
A misunderstanding with style
Isamar Herrera took the breakdown professionally. In a later interview, she said: "It was a misunderstanding - but I'm proud that I was there. I will never forget this moment." Cecilia Romero, the real Miss Grand Paraguay, publicly thanked her for her dignity and strength.
Thus, an embarrassing moment became a symbol of serenity and respect in competition.
Conclusion
The false appearance of Miss Panama is a reminder that behind all the glamour there are real people, and that mistakes are allowed to happen, even on the biggest stage. A moment that shows: True beauty sometimes lies in how you deal with an embarrassing moment.
Author / Editor: MFRadio.de – Entertainment
Date: October 23, 2025
Sources:
New York Post – Miss Panama beauty queen's awkward onstage blunder goes viral
News – 'Beg your pardon?' Beauty queen's huge fail goes viral
Hola! USA – Miss Grand International's Miss Panama and Miss Paraguay confusion
Entertainment Weekly – Beauty queen suffers humiliating onstage blunder
