The Miss Universe Organization has released new details outlining the extent of injuries suffered by Miss Jamaica following her terrifying fall during the 2025 Miss Universe preliminaries in Thailand.
The incident occurred on November 19 during the evening gown round, when Dr. Gabrielle Henry fell through an opening on the stage and was rushed to the hospital.
According to a press release issued by the Miss Universe Organization and Henry’s family, and shared with People, Miss Jamaica sustained multiple serious injuries that required immediate intensive care.
“Dr. Henry suffered a serious fall… resulting in an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant injuries,” the statement said.
An intracranial hemorrhage means bleeding inside the skull, caused by trauma to the brain. Loss of consciousness indicates that the impact was severe enough to knock her out. A fracture refers to a broken bone, though the organization did not specify which bone was broken, and facial lacerations mean deep cuts to the face that required medical treatment.
Following the fall, Miss Jamaica was admitted to the intensive care unit in Bangkok, where she remained under continuous neurological monitoring. Doctors were watching her brain function around the clock to ensure there was no worsening swelling, bleeding, or long-term damage. The release confirmed she required 24-hour supervision from medical specialists due to the seriousness of her condition.
The organization also addressed conflicting reports surrounding the incident, stating that Miss Jamaica was not at fault. “Certain media reports suggesting that Dr. Henry contributed in any way to the incident are entirely inaccurate,” the statement read, adding that claims placing blame on her “do not reflect the facts.”
More than three weeks after the fall, there is finally positive news. The Miss Universe Organization confirmed that Miss Jamaica is now stable and preparing to leave the hospital. She is expected to return home to Jamaica in the coming days with a whole medical escort. Trained medical staff will accompany her on the flight and transfer her directly to a hospital upon arrival, where she can continue her recovery.
Earlier updates from Miss Universe president Raúl Rocha also confirmed that Henry is “in good health and nearing discharge.”
The organization has also stated it covered all hospital, rehabilitation, and travel expenses, including accommodations for Henry’s mother and sister, who remained by her side in Thailand.
