Miss Universe shares new update on Miss Jamaica after terrifying onstage fall
Miss Universe Jamaica, Gabrielle Alexis Henry, showcases her evening gown during the 74th Miss Universe Preliminary competition on November 19, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Mohan Raj/Getty Images)
The Miss Universe Organization has issued a new update on Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, after her terrifying onstage fall last month left her hospitalized with critical head injuries.
What they're saying:
In a press release Monday, Dec. 8, the organization and Henry’s family said the incident resulted in an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant trauma.
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The Henry family has expressed profound gratitude to the Miss Universe Organization, praising its unwavering compassion, support, and care throughout the ordeal.
They noted that the Organization’s response had far exceeded professional expectations, demonstrating a deep sense of commitment and protection toward the family.
The family and the Organization also addressed recent speculation circulating in some media outlets, firmly denying claims that Henry played any role in causing the incident.
The Miss Universe Organization has never attributed fault to Dr. Henry and states that such reports are inaccurate, unfounded, and inconsistent with the established facts.
What's next:
The Miss Universe Organization confirmed Henry will return to Jamaica in the coming days aboard a medically supervised flight.
Upon arrival, she will be transferred directly to a local hospital, where she is expected to continue treatment and begin the next phase of her recovery.
The backstory:
Henry fell from the stage while performing her walk in Thailand on Nov. 19, startling fellow contestants and sparking an outpouring of concern across the pageant community and online.
According to the release, Henry was rushed to intensive care in Bangkok immediately after the fall and has remained in critical condition.
She continues to receive constant neurological monitoring and requires 24-hour specialist supervision as her recovery progresses.
The organization said further updates will be shared as her condition evolves and thanked supporters for their continued prayers and messages on Henry’s behalf.
The Miss Universe organization previously said that "difficult moments and unexpected concerns" had come up over the last few days, but had been successfully resolved. The organization said her latest medical report confirmed she is in good health and nearing discharge.
Dig deeper:
According to a statement, the Organization has supported Henry and her family "as if she were their own" since the incident occurred.
Officials assumed full responsibility immediately and have funded all hospital, medical, and rehabilitation expenses during her stay in Thailand. The Organization has also covered accommodation and living costs for Henry’s mother and sister, who have remained with her during the ordeal.
The repatriation flight—arranged by the treating hospital—will also be financed entirely by the Miss Universe Organization. In addition, the Organization has pledged to cover all future medical expenses related to the incident, underscoring what it described as a long-term commitment to Henry’s recovery and well-being.
The Source: The information in this story comes from an official press release issued by the Miss Universe Organization on Monday, Dec. 8, as well as statements shared by the organization on its social media platforms. Megan Zeigler contributed. This story was reported from Los Angeles.