Miss Jamaica contestant, Dr Gabrielle Henry, remains hospitalised after suffering an intracranial haemorrhage, a fracture and several other injuries during the 2025 staging of Miss Universe in Thailand. The beauty queen took a terrible tumble on stage while modelling a stunning gown in the competition’s preliminary evening gown round in late November.
Henry lost consciousness and sustained an intracranial haemorrhage, a fracture, facial cuts, and other serious injuries, according to a statement released by the Miss Universe Organisation (MUO) and her family on December 8.
After she fell through an opening on the stage during the November 19 preliminary event, Henry was rushed to intensive care in Bangkok, where doctors placed her under round-the-clock neurological supervision. According to the release, that level of monitoring is still required as she continues stabilising.
While her medical journey has been difficult, preparations are now underway for her return to Jamaica, where her treatment will continue. MUO noted that for her return home, a medical team will accompany her, and she will be admitted into a local hospital upon arrival.
The organisation also shared that it has taken responsibility for her care from the moment the accident occurred. MUO said it has covered all hospital and rehabilitation expenses in Thailand, along with accommodation and living costs for Henry’s mother and sister while they stayed by her side.
They have also committed to funding her medically supervised flight home and any future expenses connected to the incident. Henry’s family expressed deep gratitude, saying MUO’s actions went beyond duty and felt instead like genuine care.
After the incident, it was alleged by Miss Haiti, Melissa Sapini, that Miss Jamaica was blamed for the incident. Sapini recalled a meeting where she said a staff member suggested Henry “wasn’t paying attention.” However, the MUO strongly rejected that claim in its recent statement, calling such reports “entirely inaccurate” and affirming that Henry was never blamed for what happened.
MUO co-owner Raúl Rocha also spoke publicly, thanking supporters for their prayers and urging kindness in the midst of speculation.