The preliminary competition of Miss Universe 2025, held at the impressive Impact Arena in Pak Kret, Thailand, was marked by a dramatic moment that generated concern among the public, the jury and the organizers.
Gabrielle Henry, representative of Jamaica, suffered a heavy fall while walking down the runway in her evening gown, which prompted the immediate intervention of the pageant’s medical team.
During one of the most important moments for any contestant – the evening gown parade – Gabrielle Henry walked with poise and confidence, wearing an elegant orange gown, adorned with glittering appliqués, a high leg opening and a flowing cape that added movement and drama to her presentation.
However, while advancing down the catwalk, the 28-year-old model accidentally stepped off stage, in one of the openings of the venue’s structural design. The misstep caused her to completely lose control and fall abruptly to the lower level, unleashing expressions of alarm among the attendees.
Raul Rocha, president of the organization, and Nawat Itsaragrisil, a key figure in the pageant committee, immediately got up from their seats to help Miss Jamaica, who remained on the floor unable to get up.
The atmosphere in the forum changed instantly: the lights dimmed and, although the show continued with the parade of the other candidates – as the pageant’s broadcasting protocol dictates – the medical team quickly entered the area to attend to the contestant.
Gabrielle was carefully placed on a stretcher and removed from the stage amidst obvious concern from the audience, who applauded her bravery and professionalism.
Miss Jamaica and her state of health: no fractures
Through a statement published on social networks, Raul Rocha informed about the health condition of the Jamaican model, clarifying that he remained with her and her family in the hospital.
According to the message, “At 12:00 am Bangkok time, I just left the hospital where she is being treated. I was there with her and her family, and fortunately, she has no broken bones and is receiving good care.”
Rocha added that Gabrielle would remain under observation throughout the night, while the pageant team maintains constant communication with her family to offer emotional and logistical support.
“Our prayers are with her for her speedy recovery,” the statement concluded.
The fall occurred in one of the most decisive rounds on the road to the finals, where the contestants seek to impress the jury with their stage presence, elegance and confidence. Each candidate presents three catwalks: traditional costume, swimsuit and evening gown, on whose performance depends much of their advancement to the final stages.
Despite the incident, Gabrielle Henry is recognized as a strong and well-liked candidate by the international public. Her professionalism and composure in the face of the emergency have been widely praised by pageant fans.
The unexpected fall of Miss Jamaica opened a space of collective concern, but also a wave of support for the model. Fans, colleagues and followers of the pageant expressed messages of encouragement wishing her a speedy recovery.
For now, the organization remains attentive to his medical evolution, and a new update on his condition is expected to be shared in the coming hours.
The truth is that Gabrielle Henry has shown courage and resilience in a time of enormous pressure, reaffirming why she is one of the most admired participants of the 2025 edition.
Here is the video of Miss Jamaica’s fall.
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