The Miss Universe Organization and the family of Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, issued a joint statement on Monday updating the public on her condition following her severe on-stage accident during the 19 November preliminary competition in Bangkok.
According to the statement, “Dr. Henry suffered a serious fall through an opening on the stage while performing her walk during the preliminary competition on November 19, 2025, resulting in an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant injuries.”
She was “immediately admitted to intensive care in Bangkok, where she remained in critical condition under constant neurological monitoring, and continues to require 24-hour specialist supervision.”
The statement confirmed that Dr. Henry will return to Jamaica in the coming days accompanied by a full medical escort team and will be transferred directly to hospital for continued treatment and recovery.
The Miss Universe Organization stressed its commitment to Dr. Henry and her family, saying that “from the time the incident took place, the Miss Universe Organization has stood beside Gabrielle and her family as if she were their own, assuming full and immediate responsibility without hesitation.”
The organization added that it has “covered all hospital, medical, and rehabilitation expenses in Thailand, as well as the accommodation and living costs for Dr. Henry’s mother and sister, who have remained by her side throughout this difficult period.” It is also “funding the medically escorted repatriation flight arranged by the hospital and has committed to covering all future medical expenses arising from this incident.”
The Henry family expressed deep gratitude, saying they are “deeply grateful to the Miss Universe Organization for their unwavering compassion, presence, and love shown.” They added that the organization’s response “has gone beyond professional responsibility and reflected devotion and protection of the family.”
The statement also addressed speculation blaming Dr. Henry for the incident, calling such claims “entirely inaccurate.” It emphasized: “The Miss Universe Organization has never attributed blame to Dr Henry and confirms that those suggestions are unfounded and do not reflect the facts.”
Finally, Dr. Henry and her family issued their thanks, saying they “extend their heartfelt thanks to the people of Jamaica, the Miss Universe community, and supporters worldwide for the overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, and encouragement.”