Miss Jamaica falls off stage, still hospitalized in ICU days later

Read the latest updates on Miss Jamaica's health and recovery here

Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, is still hospitalized in the ICU several days after falling from the Miss Universe stage in Thailand. 

Here’s what her family is saying about her recovery: 

Miss Jamaica falls off stage

The backstory:

Henry fell off the stage Wednesday during the preliminary evening gown round.

Henry was seen walking along the stage in a sequined orange dress, looking at the audience before falling off the main stage during the 2025 competition in Thailand.

The Miss Universe Jamaica organization said Henry was rushed to the Paolo Rangsit Hospital, where medical professionals were attending to her. The organization said she was not suffering from any life-threatening injuries after the fall.

What they're saying:

"I was there with her family and her, and thankfully, there are no broken bones and she is under good care. She will remain under observation for the rest of the night and we will remain in touch with her family to support her," Miss Universe pageant president Raul Rocha wrote on Instagram, saying he visited Henry in the hospital. "Our prayers go out for her prompt recovery."

Still hospitalized

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On Friday, the Miss Universe Jamaica organization said Henry was still hospitalized in Thailand, alongside her mother and sister. 

"Gabby isn’t doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly," her sister told the organization. 

Henry will need to remain in the ICU for at least another week, her family said, as doctors continue to monitor her closely. They didn’t elaborate on her condition. 

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Miss Universe winner 2025 

Meanwhile:

Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday.

Bosch’s official Miss Universe biography says she studied fashion in Mexico and Italy and has focused on creating sustainable designs and working with discarded materials. It says she has volunteered with sick children, promoted environmental awareness and engaged in supporting migrants and mental health issues.

Dig deeper:

Her win was notable after she stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts. 

The backstory:

At the livestreamed sashing ceremony for the more than 100 contestants on Nov. 4, Thai national director Nawat Itsaragrisil hectored Bosch for allegedly not following his guidelines for taking part in local promotional activities. He called security when she spoke up to defend herself.

Bosch walked out of the room, joined by several others in a show of solidarity, including Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark.

"What your director did is not respectful: He called me dumb," an unbowed Bosch told Thai reporters. "If it takes away your dignity, you need to go."

Nawat insisted that he did not call her "dumb."

What they're saying:

The Miss Universe Organization president, Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, released a statement condemning Nawat’s conduct as "public aggression" and "serious abuse."

Even Mexico’s first woman president, Claudia Sheinbaum, piled on, saying at a news conference in her country’s capital that she wanted to give "recognition" to Miss Mexico for voicing her disagreement in a "dignified" way.

"It seems to me that it is an example of how women should raise our voices," Sheinbaum said.

Sheinbaum recalled being told in the past that "women look more beautiful when they keep quiet."

"We women look more beautiful when we raise our voice and participate, because that has to do with the recognition of our rights," she said.

Nawat later apologized.

Read the latest updates on Miss Jamaica's health and recovery here