Schadenfreude

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(Noun) Being happy when someone else is miserable.

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(Noun) joy gained at the expense of another's pain. German origin.

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(Noun) taking pleasure in someone else's grief

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malice joy from ones trouble

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(Noun) Pleasure in the misfortune of others.

Usage: You could tell how envious the girls were of the contestant when they rejoiced in her downfall.