Former Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Gabrielle Henry has spoken publicly about the difficult recovery she has faced since suffering serious injuries in a fall during the Miss Universe preliminary competition in Thailand in November 2025. According to PEOPLE , Henry fell from the edge of the stage while wearing an orange evening gown and was taken to Paolo Rangsit Hospital in Bangkok. The Miss Universe Organization later confirmed that she had suffered an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant injuries. According to PEOPLE , Henry

Former

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Gabrielle Henry

has spoken publicly about the difficult recovery she has faced since suffering serious injuries in a fall during the Miss Universe preliminary competition in Thailand in November 2025. According to

PEOPLE

, Henry fell from the edge of the stage while wearing an orange evening gown and was taken to Paolo Rangsit Hospital in Bangkok. The Miss Universe Organization later confirmed that she had suffered an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant injuries. According to

PEOPLE

, Henry spent time in hospitals in both Thailand and Jamaica as she underwent a long rehabilitation process. She described having to relearn basic abilities and spending periods confined to a wheelchair. The ophthalmologist also spoke about experiencing severe headaches and back pain while undergoing physiotherapy and other forms of treatment. She said the experience was especially difficult because she went from being a doctor caring for patients to becoming a patient herself. Despite the challenges, Henry returned to the

Miss Universe Jamaica

stage in August 2026 to crown her successor, completing her final official duty as queen. According to

PEOPLE

, she viewed the return as an important moment after months away from the pageant world. Henry has said that pageantry represents more than gowns and beauty competitions, describing it as a platform through which women and men can raise awareness about causes they believe in.

Gabrielle Henry during her recovery journey following the Miss Universe stage fall.

Henry says her recovery is still ongoing, while she gradually works toward resuming her medical career on a modified schedule. Reflecting on the past 10 months, she said the experience taught her to be patient with herself and to accept help from others. Although the accident changed the course of her Miss Universe journey, Henry says she continues to search for meaning in what happened and remains focused on moving forward.

“Recovery has not been easy. And it isn’t over,”

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