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It has been 13 days since Gabrielle Henry, Miss Jamaica 2025, fell off the stage during the Miss Universe preliminary competition in Bangkok. Today she remains in intensive care and continues to recover under close medical supervision at Paolo Rangsit Hospital in Thailand.
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The accident happened on November 19 during the evening gown segment of the competition. Video shared online captured the moment Henry stepped forward near the runway edge, lost her balance and fell off the platform. Organizers halted the presentation briefly and she was carried out on a stretcher. Fans and contestants watching from the venue described the scene as shocking and silent.
Early statements from the Miss Universe Organization confirmed that Henry had not suffered fractures and that her injuries were considered non life-threatening. The organization also announced that it would cover all related medical and accommodation expenses for her and her family.
However, in the days that followed, concern grew as the recovery timeline became longer than expected.
A Slower Recovery Than First Described
On November 23 her sister Phylicia Henry Samuels shared the first family update. She said Gabrielle remained in the ICU and doctors had recommended she stay under observation for at least a week.
Her statement read "Gabby isn't doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly. We are here with her and we ask for continued prayers."
The update contrasted with an earlier optimistic tone from pageant officials and sparked questions about transparency and the seriousness of her injuries.
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The Jamaican Government Responds
Jamaica's Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia "Babsy" Grange, later addressed the situation publicly and confirmed communication between her ministry and the Miss Universe Jamaica organization.
In her message she said "We continue to hope and pray for Gabrielle's full recovery and we are grateful for the support she is receiving. At this time we ask for respect, compassion and privacy for her and her family."
Her statement became the first official government acknowledgement of Henry's condition and signaled national concern back home.
Grange and the Family say Thanks for the Outpouring of Support for the Injured Miss Jamaica Universe 2025 pic.twitter.com/7too21XXSy
— Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange (@Babsy_grange) November 30, 2025
For many global viewers Henry was more than a contestant. She is a medical doctor specializing in ophthalmology and founder of the See Me Foundation, which offers vision care support for underserved communities in Jamaica.
Before the accident she had become a standout contestant through her advocacy work and poised performance during the competition.
What Remains Unknown
Neither her family nor the Miss Universe Organization has released a detailed medical diagnosis. Her discharge timeline remains unclear. There is also no public confirmation of whether she will require rehabilitation or long term physical therapy after hospitalization.
The organization issued a statement saying that medical updates moving forward "should come from Gabrielle and her family."
The Miss Jamaica Organization posted on December 1 a message on social media about healing and resilience, while failing to update the public about Ms Henry's health.
Messages from supporters across Jamaica, the Caribbean diaspora and the international pageant community continue to fill social media. Hashtags including #PrayForGabrielle and #StandWithJamaica trended regionally in the days after the fall.
As of now the only confirmed details are that Gabrielle Henry is stable, under medical care and surrounded by family nearly two weeks after the fall that interrupted her Miss Universe journey.
Her supporters worldwide are now waiting for one update only. That she is finally heading home.
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