You might remember Miss Jamaica 2025, Gabrielle Henry from her shocking fall at the Miss Universe pageant last year. Following the accident, she had to hospitalised and has just been discharged after four months.
Despite the release, the pageant contestant is under medical care and is recovering with the help of a team of doctors and nurses, the organises of the Miss Jamaica pageant have confirmed.
Miss Jamaica pageant organisers, Mark McDermoth and Karl Williams have shared with the media that Miss Universe Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry has been released from the hospital but is under the care of a medical team.
The organisers further said, "She has not yet returned to active Miss Universe Jamaica duties, therefore, no interviews nor official appearances are currently on her itinerary".
Gabrielle had suffered a terrible accident when she was a contestant in the Miss Universe 2025 beauty pageant that was being held in Thailand in November. During the competition, she fell from the stage and suffered significant injuries including fracture and intracranial haemorrhage. She had to be immediately hospitalised, and her pageant journey had to end abruptly.
The 2025 Miss Jamaica would share updates on social media. In February, she shared a long post on Instagram to talk about her journey after the accident. She shared pictures and videos of her in the hospital and captioned them, "This season has redefined restoration and renewal for me. At a time when I wanted only to represent Jamaica at my fullest, I faced the most unexpected injury of my life. It shifted everything. Yet I have learned that a fall can uncover a depth of strength you did not know you possessed. My greatest strength has been in choosing to rise, even while I am still on the journey."
The Miss Universe Organisation had also extended their support to the contestant. On December 8, they had shared a press release stating, "The Organization 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."
Gabrielle Henry is professionally and ophthalmology resident and has not been able to get back to work due to her injuries.
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