In a recent update from the organization, it was revealed that Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, has been recovering from significant injuries following a dramatic fall from the stage nearly three weeks ago during the 2025 pageant.

According to a joint statement released on Monday by the Miss Universe organization and Dr. Henry’s family, the contestant experienced an intracranial hemorrhage, commonly known as a brain bleed, alongside a loss of consciousness. Additionally, she suffered a fracture and facial lacerations, among other serious injuries.

The incident occurred on November 19 during the preliminary competition in Bangkok, where Dr. Henry had a “serious fall through an opening on the stage.” She was immediately taken to a local hospital, where she remained in critical condition, receiving continuous neurological monitoring and requiring round-the-clock specialist care.

As of the latest update, Dr. Henry is set to return to Jamaica in the coming days. There, she will be admitted to a local hospital to continue her treatment and recovery process.

Dr. Henry, who was representing Jamaica in the Miss Universe competition this year, was strutting the stage during a preliminary round event in Thailand when she suddenly tumbled off onto the floor. In videos shared online, the crew appeared to help carry Henry from the stage floor on a stretcher. 

It’s unclear what exactly caused her fall, but Miss Universe reiterated Monday that Dr. Henry was not to blame. 

“Certain media reports suggesting that Dr. Henry contributed in any way to the incident are entirely inaccurate. The Miss Universe Organization has never attributed blame to Dr Henry and confirms that those suggestions are unfounded and do not reflect the facts,” the statement said.

The organization added that it has committed to covering all future medical expenses arising from this incident.

The Miss Universe Jamaica team previously shared a statement from her sister, Dr. Henry-Samuels, that stated: “Gabby isn’t doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly.”

Henry, who is an ophthalmologist, was set to compete in the pageant on Friday, Nov. 21. 

She founded the See Me Foundation, a charity devoted to increasing access to eye care in Jamaica.

Her fall off the stage was just one of the mishaps tied to the 74th annual Miss Universe pageant.

Earlier this month, a Thai exec was condemned by the Miss Universe owner for the mistreatment of Miss Universe Mexico. The controversy led to walkouts by numerous contestants in support of Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Fernández. The 25-year-old rallied to be crowned Miss Universe 2025.