Drama unfolded on the Miss Universe stage in Bangkok, Thailand, when Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, experienced a frightening fall during the preliminary evening gown round.
Wearing a dazzling orange gown, she appeared to be gracefully striding down the runway when she accidentally stepped off the stage and fell to the ground.
Screams erupted from the audience as bystanders rushed to her aid.
Social media quickly circulated footage showing Ms. Henry being carried away on a stretcher, heightening concern among fans worldwide.
Hospitalization and Health Update
Following the fall, Gabrielle Henry was rushed to Paolo Rangsit Hospital for evaluation.
Fortunately, the Miss Jamaica Organization confirmed that she did not sustain life-threatening injuries.
“Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, experienced a fall from the main stage during the evening gown segment of the preliminary competition,” the organization said in a statement.
“Medical professionals are attending to her care and have advised that she is not suffering from any life-threatening injuries; however, they continue to conduct tests to ensure her full recovery.”
Fans and supporters were encouraged to keep her in their thoughts and prayers as she continues to receive medical attention.
The Road to the Miss Universe Finale
The fall occurred amid a series of competitive rounds, including swimsuit, national costume, and evening gown segments, as contestants vied for a spot in the Miss Universe finals set for Friday.
Now in its 73rd year, the pageant remains one of the most-watched global beauty competitions, regularly drawing millions of viewers.
Viral Controversy: Miss Israel and Miss Palestine
Tensions at the pageant have not been limited to stage mishaps.
Recently, a video clip sparked debate online, allegedly showing Miss Israel, Melanie Shiraz, giving Miss Palestine, Nadeen Ayoub, a hostile look. The footage went viral, causing a social media storm.
Shiraz quickly addressed the situation, sharing “original footage” from the event that contradicted the viral clip.
She explained that the circulated video was edited and misleading.
She also revealed that the backlash included threats and antisemitic attacks, forcing her to implement heightened security measures.
“Using this platform to tear women down, sharing images without consent, and staying silent while a fellow competitor is attacked undermines everything we represent,” Shiraz told her Instagram followers.
Walkout Sparks Debate on Pageant Conduct
The Miss Universe pageant has also faced internal drama.
Danish beauty queen Victoria Theilvig, last year’s winner, staged a walkout from a recent ceremony after contestant Fátima Bosch was publicly reprimanded by pageant officials.
Theilvig defended her protest, saying, “To trash another girl—it’s beyond disrespectful and it’s nothing I’ve ever done. That’s why I’m taking my coat and I’m going.”
The confrontation unfolded during a live-streamed ceremony where Bosch was asked to explain her absence from a sponsor shoot and was subsequently escorted out by security after refusing to remain silent.
Several contestants reportedly attempted to walk out in solidarity, leading to chaotic scenes as officials tried to maintain order.
What’s Next for Miss Universe?
With preliminary rounds now complete and the finals just days away, all eyes remain on the contestants, especially Gabrielle Henry as she recovers.
The Miss Universe stage has already shown that it can deliver both breathtaking glamour and unexpected drama.
Fans and pageant followers alike are waiting to see how the contestants will bounce back from these incidents and whether the controversies will influence the final competition results.
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