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Extent of Miss Jamaica's 'significant injuries' revealed in new statement as she remains in hospital after stage fall

Amy Lyall
Amy Lyall

The Miss Universe Organisation (MUO) has shared an update on Miss Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry, and revealed the extent of her injuries for the first time since her horror fall from the stage. 

The 28-year-old fell from the stage during the preliminary evening gown round on November 19. 

She was rushed to hospital where she was placed in the Intensive Care Unit for several days, with a new press release sharing that she suffered "significant injuries" in the accident. 

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - NOVEMBER 19: 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)

Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry, plummeted off the stage and has been in the ICU since the shocking fall.  Getty

"Dr Henry suffered a serious fall through an opening on the stage while performing her walk during the preliminary competition on November 19, 2025, resulting in an intracranial haemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant injuries," read the newest statement shared on behalf of the Miss Universe Organisation and the Family of Dr. Gabrielle Henry. 

"She was immediately admitted to intensive care in Bangkok, where she remained in critical condition under constant neurological monitoring, and continues to require 24-hour specialist supervision." 

Dr Henry is still in hospital, but set to return home to Jamaica "in the coming days", per the statement. 

"Accompanied by a full medical escort team and will be transferred directly to hospital for continued treatment and recovery," it continued. 

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Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry

The fall from the stage resulted in an intracranial haemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant injuries. Instagram/@officialgabriellehenry

The update went on to claim that the MUO has covered Dr Henry's "hospital, medical, and rehabilitation expenses" while she was under care in Thailand. 

The international pageant also claimed that it provided funds for Dr Henry's mother and sister's "accommodation and living costs" during their stay in Thailand as Henry recovered.

"In addition, the Miss Universe Organization is funding the medically escorted repatriation flight arranged by the hospital and has committed to covering all future medical expenses arising from this incident," the statement continued. 

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"From the time the incident took place, the Miss Universe Organisation has stood beside Gabrielle and her family as if she were their own, assuming full and immediate responsibility without hesitation.

"The Henry family is deeply grateful to the Miss Universe Organisation for their unwavering compassion, presence, and love shown. Their response so far has gone beyond professional responsibility and reflected devotion and protection of the family."

The statement ended with Dr Henry's family thanking the people of Jamaica along with the Miss Universe community for their support, love and prayers during this time. 

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Miss Universe co-owner Raúl Rocha shared the statement on his Instagram page and revealed more details in the caption. 

"Thank God our Miss Universe Jamaica is preparing to return home. To all those who were concerned about her health, thank you so much for supporting us with your prayer chains," he began. 

"From our silence, we prayed for the health and speedy recovery of Dr. Gabrielle."

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Updates on her condition had been minimal since the fall, with limited information shared about Dr Henry in the days and weeks after the fall.

The competition was eventually won by Mexico's entrant Fatima Bosch, but this year's pageant was overshadowed by scandal.

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