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Steve Harvey had one specific goal for Miss Universe pageant

Steve Harvey posted this publicity shot prior to the pageant but it now seems sort of prescient, huh?

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Credit: Jennifer Brett

Steve Harvey posted this publicity shot prior to the pageant but it now seems sort of prescient, huh?
By Jennifer Brett
Dec 21, 2015

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Steve Harvey had one big goal when he signed up to host the Miss Universe pageant. "I'm coming outta this with something!" he declared in a whimsical Instagram post prior to the event.

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It's unclear if he was able to pair any of his sons with any of the contestants. If his Plan B goal involved getting the entire Internet talking about him .. mission accomplished!

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