The medical condition of Gabrielle Henry, Jamaica’s representative at Miss Universe 2025, remains delicate after the serious fall she suffered during the preliminary phase of the pageant in Thailand. According to the information released, the contestant – 29 years old and an ophthalmologist doctor – remained hospitalized at the Paolo Rangsit due to an intracranial hemorrhage, among other injuries, and will now be repatriated to continue her treatment in her country.
The incident occurred on November 19, while Gabrielle was walking on the runway in a ball gown. According to the story, she approached the edge of the stage and, without noticing an opening, took a false step and fell through that space from a height of approximately 4 feet. The blow was severe and required immediate attention, which marked a before and after in the development of the pageant and raised concerns about safety protocols on stage.
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) issued a statement describing the seriousness of the accident. The report indicated that Henry suffered a major fall that resulted in intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, in addition to a fracture, facial lacerations and other relevant injuries. For this reason, she was immediately admitted to intensive care in Bangkok and remains in critical condition and under specialized surveillance.

The same official text stated that he needed constant neurological monitoring and 24/7 medical supervision, which indicates a clinical picture that is not just a superficial injury, but a serious event that requires continuous observation and specialized hospital management.
The decision to relocate Gabrielle Henry, Miss Jamaica home
In early December, the MUO reiterated that Gabrielle’s condition continued to be delicate and that her injuries required medical follow-up, rehabilitation and constant neurological observation. Under this scenario, the organization informed that her return to Jamaica was already scheduled and that the transfer would be carried out with professional accompaniment.
According to the MUO, Gabrielle will return in the next few days with a full medical team and, upon arrival, will be transferred directly to a hospital to continue her treatment and recovery process. The organization specified that it will finance the repatriation flight with medical escort, coordinated with the hospital, and that it has also committed to cover all future medical expenses arising from the incident.

The statement also included words from the family, noting that they are deeply grateful for the “compassion” and accompaniment they have received, noting that the organization’s response – in their perception – went beyond a professional obligation.
For his part, Mexican Raul Rocha, mentioned as president of the MUO and global co-owner of the franchise, shared the news on social networks and expressed his wish that, after her recovery, Gabrielle and the organization can work together in charitable works in Jamaica. In that context, it was recalled that she founded the See Me Foundation, focused on supporting visually impaired people.
Finally, Rocha also addressed a message to those who criticized the security of the event and its protocols, calling to transform hatred into peace and assuring that false stories were circulated about what happened.
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