It’s been a few weeks since the meow heard ‘round the world. That is, since the 2021 Miss Universe pageant, hosted by none other than Steve Harvey. This year’The virality of Harvey’s Fashion Shows was not due to Harvey’s fashion sense. It actually went viral after the Family FeudHarnaaz, then Miss India contestant was asked to make cat noises. After the incident there was backlash and a Miss Universe winner now speaks out about the reasons for the incident.
Lara Dutta was India’s Miss Universe 2000 contestant and was the last contestant to represent India.
Per Dutta, when a contestant chooses to participate in the Miss Universe pageant, they actually fill out a multi-page questionnaire about their interests. This paperwork can run up to 15 pages! The former Miss Universe was quoted. PinkvillaMore information about the pageant’s criteria before also defending Steve Harvey.
So, they want to know: Who is the candidate that’s coming? They also want to know your interests and hobbies. All of this. It is a good way to let your lighter side shine through. You don’t have to answer every question about the end of world hunger or Mother Teresa saving the world. You know, so in Harnaaz’s form, one of the things she had written is that she used to enjoy mimicking animal sounds – which is why that is what they picked up and why Steve Harvey asked her that question. The question was based on what she had written in her form. It wasn’t meant to be a burden on her or ask India bizarre questions. It’s just to see how you would perform when something like that is — and life is going to put you in so many situations along the way.
One of the big complaints made after Harnaaz Sandhu did her best impression of a cat – A really great impression.– was that some of the other contestants were asked serious questions while the contestant from India was asked to mimic a cat. At face value, it’s easy to see how there might be outrage that followed, but Lara Dutta’s comments on the matter gel more with what Sandhu herself actually said after the moment went viral. You can watch the entire moment below if you missed it.
This year’s Miss Universe winner didn’t seem to be bothered by the questionSteve Harvey is also a good source. She had actually noted that she was previously “having so much fun”And just try to “enjoy”Even after being asked to perform an animal impression, she still managed to look great on such a big stage. So, while fans watching from the comfort of their homes may not have been happy, she didn’t seem to be sweating it.
Although the moment went viral, former Miss Universe Lara Dutta said that Harnaaz Sanghu represented India well at the moment. She was go with the flow and it’s easy to see how she later won the pageant event.
Harnaaz did a great job. She was calm and collected about it. She did not give up. [sic]It was my thought ‘Oh my god now I have to mimic a cat’She was a natural leader and just did what she wanted to do. It’s important to remember that you don’t have to take yourself too seriously. Miss Universe or Miss World isn’t about getting the perfect waves and wearing the crown. It’s about being you, being the amazing young girl she is. She is genuine and a bit silly, but she is real. She is comfortable with who and what she is. It’s refreshing to see that. So I don’t think people should put too much thought behind why Steve Harvey would ask a question like that.
Steve Harvey has been known to fail at these live events before, which may explain why he was not given the benefit the doubt. Harvey once incorrectly announced the winnerMiss Universe Pageant: A second event was a repeat of the same mistake.. The man’s a consummate professional, but there’s a component to live events that is VeryIt is different than tapering an episode of a video game show (though it is the same). Feuda variety of bizarre moments.).
Harvey hasn’t spoken out on the meow backlash. Both the lady in question and her predecessor have attempted to clarify what happened. We will have to wait to see whether Harvey does so.