Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry 'nearing discharge' after onstage fall
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- Video footage of the incident circulated widely on social media, showing her being taken from the venue on a stretcher.
- She was immediately rushed to Paolo Rangsit Hospital, where doctors initially confirmed she had no broken bones but required ongoing evaluation.
- <p data-start="398" data-end="643">In its latest statement, the Miss Universe Organization emphasized that it is respecting Dr.
- Henry’s privacy and the family’s wishes, noting that details regarding her medical condition will only be shared at the family’s discretion or if Dr.
Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Jamaica’s representative to the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, is reportedly in good health and nearing discharge after an onstage accident during the preliminary competition last week.
Henry, 24, fell while walking across the stage in an orange evening gown during the evening gown segment on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Video footage of the incident circulated widely on social media, showing her being taken from the venue on a stretcher. She was immediately rushed to Paolo Rangsit Hospital, where doctors initially confirmed she had no broken bones but required ongoing evaluation. A few days ago, the Miss Universe Jamaica Organization confirmed that Henry remained in the intensive care unit and would need to stay under close monitoring for at least seven days.In its latest statement, the Miss Universe Organization emphasized that it is respecting Dr. Henry’s privacy and the family’s wishes, noting that details regarding her medical condition will only be shared at the family’s discretion or if Dr. Henry chooses to do so.
The statement outlined that immediate action was taken to ensure Dr. Henry’s safety. Organization officials coordinated urgent medical care, oversaw her transfer to the hospital, and arranged for additional specialists to assess her condition. Raúl Rocha, representing the Miss Universe Organization, confirmed that he was present at the emergency room alongside Dr. Henry’s family and actively coordinated precautionary measures to ensure comprehensive care.
“All related expenses, including accommodations for Dr. Henry’s family, transportation, and airline rebookings, were covered in full by the Miss Universe Organization,” Rocha said.
The statement noted that while the past four days included "some unexpected challenges," all issues were successfully addressed thanks to the medical team. "Today, we are pleased to share that the latest medical report confirms that Dr. Gabrielle Henry is in good health and nearing discharge," the statement on Monday said.
Rocha concluded that the Organization’s focus remains on Dr. Henry’s care and recovery, adding that only essential updates will be provided moving forward.
