Miss Universe Jamaica remains in ICU days after fall from stage
Miss Universe Jamaica from the Miss Universe 2025 pageant reportedly remains hospitalised days after her fall from the stage.
The contestant, Dr Gabrielle Henry, was rushed to Paolo Rangsit Hospital after missing a step and falling off the main stage during the evening gown round of the preliminary competition in Bangkok, Thailand.
She has remained in hospital for three days, being treated in the Intensive Care Unit.
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Dr Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica, fell from the main stage during the evening gown round of the prelim competition in Bangkok, Thailand. Nine
An update from the Miss Universe Jamaica Organisation has since been shared on her Instagram Stories and sent to People.
It shared that the contestant's sister, Dr. Phylicia Henry-Samuels, as well as their mother Maureen Henry are currently by her side in hospital.
"Gabby isn't doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly," Dr. Henry-Samuels said.
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Henry was rushed to hospital and did not sustain any life-threatening injuries. Getty
Doctors have determined that the contestant will need to remain in the ICU for a minimum of seven days as they continue to monitor her and provide special care.
The Miss Universe Jamaica Organisation has asked fans to keep Gabby in their prayers, requesting the "public and social media users to avoid sharing negative comments, misinformation, or speculation that may cause further distress to the family.
"Our primary focus remains on Gabrielle's recovery and the well-being of her loved ones. We kindly request continued compassion, sensitivity, and privacy as the family navigates this challenging period."
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Last week, Miss Universe Jamaica was seen during the competition strutting down the runway in a stunning orange gown when she accidentally stepped off the edge of the stage and plummeted to the ground.
Screams and gasps could be heard coming from the audience as she falls.
Henry was rushed to the Paolo Rangsit in the Thai capital and it was said she did not sustain any life-threatening injuries.
"Dr Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, experienced a fall from the main stage during the evening gown round," a statement from her team read.
"Medical professionals are attending to her care and have advised that she is not suffering from any life-threatening injuries; however, they continue to conduct tests to ensure her full recovery.
"We kindly ask everyone to stay upbeat, lift her in prayer, and send positive thoughts as she receives the necessary medical care."
Footage from social media also showed the beauty queen being carried away on a stretcher.
It comes amid a string of controversies for the pageant.
Three days before the start of the competition, two members of the official judging panel resigned following accusations of the pageant pre-selecting finalists.
Omar Harfouch and Claude Makélélé both separately announced their resignations from the selection committee on Instagram.
The first viral incident came at the very beginning of the competition.
In an event livestreamed on Facebook, Thai Pageant Executive Nawat Itsaraggrisil began accusing Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, of failing to participate in promotional material for the host country in the lead-up to the event.
An early incident caused a mass walk-out from the contestants. Facebook/@MissUniverseThailand
The verbal onslaught took place at a pre-pageant 'sashing' ceremony in front of all the Miss Universe contestants.
The women did not stand for it, with several getting up and walking out of the ceremony in protest.
The clip went viral and made headlines everywhere, sparking the first of many viral incidents from the event.
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch celebrates winning the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi. AP
Bosch went on to win the competition, breaking her silence on her success.
Taking to Instagram, she shared a number of photos from the competition with the caption, "Today I confirmed that the destiny God has for you,
"Neither envy nor destiny can stop it, nor can luck change it."
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