Miss Jamaica Rushed to Hospital on Stretcher After Severe Stage Fall at Miss Universe Preliminary
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, suffered a terrifying fall from the main stage during the evening gown portion of the preliminary competition in Thailand and was carried away on a stretcher. Although pageant officials confirm she did not sustain any life-threatening injuries, she remains under medical observation ahead of the final competition.
The preliminary competition for the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, was marred by a dramatic accident late Wednesday evening when the representative from Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, fell severely from the stage. The incident occurred as Dr. Henry, a 28-year-old ophthalmologist, was completing her walk during the evening gown segment in a long, high-slit orange gown. Eyewitness videos shared across social media show the contestant unexpectedly missing a step and tumbling completely off the main platform, shocking the audience and sparking immediate concern.
Paramedics and pageant officials, including the President of the Miss Universe Organization, Raúl Rocha, rushed to the scene to assist Henry, who was unable to stand on her own. Under dimmed lights, the contestant was subsequently carried away from the venue on a stretcher and immediately transported to Paolo Rangsit Hospital for urgent medical evaluation. Shortly after the incident, the Miss Universe Jamaica Organization released an official statement confirming the fall and providing an update on her condition. The organization advised that medical professionals confirmed Henry is not suffering from any life-threatening injuries but is undergoing further tests to ensure her complete recovery.
Raúl Rocha, the pageant’s president, personally visited Henry at the hospital and later confirmed to the public that she had not sustained any broken bones, assuring fans that she was receiving excellent care. The unfortunate event adds to a growing wave of controversy surrounding the pageant, which faced earlier criticism over alleged issues with stage design and the resignation of a judge who claimed the finalists were being pre-selected. Despite the severity of the incident and the removal of Dr. Henry by medical staff, the show controversially proceeded immediately with the remaining contestants, a decision that has drawn further backlash from fans online. It remains uncertain whether Dr. Henry, whose dedication to the competition was evident throughout the preliminary rounds, will be able to participate in the Grand Finals scheduled for Friday, November 21.
