Bangkok, Thailand – Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, continues to receive 24-hour specialist supervision following a fall from the stage during the preliminary round of the Miss Universe competition on November 19, 2025. The incident, which occurred during the evening gown portion of the preliminaries in Bangkok, Thailand, resulted in significant injuries, according to a joint statement from the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) and Henry's family released on December 8, 2025.
The statement detailed that Dr. Henry suffered "an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations, and other significant injuries" as a result of falling through an opening on the stage. She was immediately admitted to intensive care in Bangkok, where she has remained under constant neurological monitoring.
Video footage of the incident circulating online shows Henry in an orange gown with embellishments and a high slit, walking across the stage before suddenly falling. Medical personnel were promptly on the scene, placing her on a stretcher and removing her from the venue.
The MUO has affirmed its commitment to supporting Henry's recovery. The organization has covered all her hospital, medical, and rehabilitation expenses in Thailand, as well as accommodation and living costs for her mother and sister, who have been by her side. Furthermore, the MUO is funding her medically escorted flight back to Jamaica and has pledged to cover all future medical expenses related to the incident.
Henry is expected to return to Jamaica in the coming days, accompanied by a full medical escort team. Upon arrival, she will be transferred directly to a hospital to continue her treatment and recovery.
The Henry family expressed their gratitude to the Miss Universe Organization for their "unwavering compassion, presence, and love," stating that the organization's response has "gone beyond professional responsibility". The family and the MUO have also addressed recent speculation, firmly denying claims that Henry contributed in any way to the incident. The MUO stated that such reports are inaccurate and unfounded.
The Miss Universe Organization has said they will share further updates as her condition evolves and thanked supporters for their continued prayers and messages on Henry's behalf.
