The preliminary gala of Miss Universe 2025, which this year takes place in Thailand, was marked by an incident that generated surprise in the auditorium and aroused concern among the 120 contestants, the audience and the production team.
During the evening gown fashion show, Jamaica’s representative, Gabrielle Henry, took a hard fall from the edge of the stage as she advanced down the runway.
How Miss Jamaica’s accident happened
The accident occurred on Wednesday night, during one of the most anticipated rounds of the pageant. Henry, a medical doctor by profession, was steadily advancing in a long orange dress when, taking a step, she lost her balance and fell straight from the platform.
The public reacted with shouts and signs of alarm: within seconds, members of the technical team were on the scene, and medical personnel arrived to attend to her.
Images recorded by attendees and later broadcast on TikTok showed how the contestant was removed from the scene on a stretcher, increasing fears about the possible severity of the injuries.
🇯🇲 Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, suffered a serious fall off the stage during the preliminary evening gown competition in Thailand on November 18 after apparently stepping into a hole in the runway. She was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital for… pic.twitter.com/1dSIm3ujPh
– World In Last 24hrs (@world24x7hr) November 19, 2025
How is the model’s health after the accident?
Hours after the incident, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) clarified Henry’s medical situation to reassure viewers. As reported by USA Today, the contestant was stable, with minor injuries, but no fractures or serious damage.
MUO President Raúl Rocha Cantú visited Henry at the hospital in Bangkok, where she remains hospitalized for observation. Through a statement on social media, he shared an update: “Thank God she has no broken bones and is receiving very good care. She will remain under observation for the rest of the night and we will be in communication with her family to support her,” he said.
Although his progress is positive, the organization has not yet confirmed whether Henry will be able to compete in the final gala of the contest, scheduled for November 21.
Who is Gabrielle Henry?
Gabrielle Henry is an ophthalmologist by profession, a medical specialty that requires years of study, precision and a marked vocation for service. Her work has focused on improving the visual health of vulnerable populations in Jamaica, where access to specialized medical services is limited in certain regions.
This reality prompted her to create the See Me Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on providing support to people with visual impairment. The organization develops educational initiatives, empowerment workshops and programs aimed at expanding career opportunities for those living with some degree of vision loss.
Beyond her medical and social work, Henry has sought to use her platform at Miss Universe to amplify the needs of this community. Her message focuses on inclusion, accessibility and education, pillars she considers essential to transform the lives of those living with visual impairments in her country.
Days before her accident in the preliminaries, Henry shared her enthusiasm for participating in this edition of the pageant. In an interview with
