Miss Jamaica Suffered Brain Bleed, Fracture, and More Injuries After Frightening Fall, Family And Miss Universe Organization Reveal
Written by b87fm on 12/10/2025
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The Miss Universe Organization has released a comprehensive update on the condition of Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, following her traumatic fall during the Nov. 19 preliminary evening gown competition—an accident that left the global pageant community stunned and deeply concerned.
According to the statement issued on Monday, Dec. 8, Henry’s fall occurred when she slipped through an opening on the stage, resulting in an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations, and other significant injuries. She was immediately admitted to intensive care in Bangkok, where she remained in critical condition under continuous neurological observation. The release emphasizes she still requires around-the-clock specialist care.
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Henry is expected to return home to Jamaica “in the coming days,” accompanied by a full medical escort team before being transferred directly to a local hospital for continued treatment.
The MUO says it has fully covered all hospital, medical, and rehabilitation expenses, as well as housing and living costs for Henry’s mother and sister during their stay in Thailand. The organization also confirmed it is funding Henry’s medically supervised repatriation flight and has committed to covering all future medical expenses related to the incident.
“From the time the incident took place, the Miss Universe Organization has stood beside Gabrielle and her family as if she were their own,” the statement reads, adding that the Henry family is “deeply grateful” for the organization’s support.
Miss Universe Jamaica Dr. Gabrielle Henry.
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The update also addresses controversy stemming from contestants’ claims that leadership initially implied Henry was at fault. Melissa Sapini, Miss Haiti, previously told PEOPLE that a staff member began a meeting by suggesting Henry “wasn’t paying attention.” MUO now firmly disputes those accounts, stating that any reports suggesting Henry contributed to the accident are “entirely inaccurate.”
The organization’s stance aligns with its official statement: “The Miss Universe Organization has never attributed blame to Dr. Henry, and those suggestions are unfounded.”
The pageant community has been united in concern and support, with Miss Universe co-owner Raúl Rocha sharing the release and additional remarks on Instagram, calling for continued prayers and solidarity.
The top 12 contestants at Miss Universe 2025 finals on Nov. 21, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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As Dr. Henry prepares to return home, her story has become a sobering reminder of the risks behind the glamour—and the global outpouring of love underscores just how deeply she is cherished.
