Miss Universe Jamaica returning home after sustaining intracranial hemorrhage, facial cuts

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December 9, 2025 | 12:15pm

MANILA, Philippines — Beauty queen-doctor Gabrielle Alexis Henry, Jamaica's delegate to the recent Miss Universe 2025 pageant, is recovering from a nasty fall during the competition's preliminary competition.

The preliminary round took place last November 19 in Thailand's Impact Challenger Hall just hours after the National Costume segment.

After finishing her walk in the evening gown portion, Gabrielle stumbled off the stage and fell onto the floor.

The live feed did not capture the fall, but videos taken by the audience show people rushing to Gabrielle's aid. She was quickly wheeled out on a stretcher as the event continued.

The Jamaican franchise of Miss Universe issued a statement announcing that Gabrielle was taken to the Paolo Rangsit Hospital where she was given immediate medical attention in the hospital's intensive care unit.

Gabrielle's hospitalization meant she could no logner participate in the competition. Mexico's Fatima Bosch was eventually crowned in what pageant fans continue to claim is a controversial result.

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) and Gabrielle's family released a joint statement confirming that the practicing ophthalmologist suffered intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations, and other significant injuries as a result of the fall.

After weeks of 24-hour specialist supervision and constant neurological monitoring, Gabrielle is set to return to Jamaica accompanied by a full medical escort team to continue her treatment and recovery.

MUO reiterated it assumed full and immediate responsibility for the incident, covering all hospital, medical, and rehabilitation expenses, as well as the accommodation and living costs of Gabrielle's mother and sister who have stayed with her in Thailand.

The organization is also funding the medically escorted repatriation flight arranged by the hospital, as well as any future medical expenses arising from the incident.

On their part, Gabrielle's family expressed gratitude to MUO for its assistance. She also thanked the people of Jamaica, the Miss Universe community, and her global supporters.

The Jamaican franchise of Miss Universe confirmed that Gabrielle is expected to be discharged from the hospital as she "continues to make encouraging strides in recovery" and is "eagerly looking forward to return home and see everyone in the near future."

The local franchise thanked MUO executives Raul Rocha, Mario Bucaro, and Maria Jose Unda, as well as Honarary Jamaican Consul to Thailand Vradda Rutnin, former Miss Universe Jamaica delegates Aisha and Emily Hall, and photographer Ricardo St. Cyr.

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