A dramatic moment shook the Miss Universe 2025 pageant when Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, fell off the stage during the preliminary evening gown round and was rushed to hospital. The incident occurred on November 19 in Bangkok, Thailand, while she was walking in a sparkling orange gown and high heels.

Videos shared on social media show Henry stumbling before stepping off the edge of the runway. Event staff and medical personnel quickly rushed in, and she was carried out on a stretcher. The Miss Universe Jamaica Organization later confirmed that she was taken to Paolo Rangsit Hospital, where she is under observation.

Miss Universe president Raúl Rocha shared an update, revealing that he visited Henry in the hospital and that, thankfully, she had no broken bones. He added that she would remain under observation “for the rest of the night” to ensure her full recovery.

According to her family and medical team, Gabrielle’s condition is being closely monitored. Elton reports say she remained in the ICU several days after the fall, and her sister noted she “isn’t doing as well as hoped.”

The Miss Universe Jamaica Organization asked the public for continued prayers and positive thoughts. In their statement, they urged fans to avoid speculation and focus on support, saying medical professionals are conducting tests to ensure she recovers fully.

Gabrielle Henry isn’t just a beauty queen, she’s also an ophthalmologist and the founder of the See Me Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting visually impaired people in Jamaica. Her fall and ongoing hospital stay have sparked a wave of concern and solidarity from fans, fellow contestants, and pageant watchers around the world.

The Miss Universe 2025 competition continues, but the incident has cast a thoughtful and somber shadow over the event, highlighting how even in the glitz and glamour of international pageantry, unforeseen challenges can hit when least expected.