Miss Jamaica Rushed Out Of Miss Universe Stage On Stretcher

Miss Jamaica’s Miss Universe journey took a shocking and painful turn this week after contestant Gabrielle Henry suffered a frightening fall straight off the stage during the Miss Universe 2025 preliminary competition in Thailand. Henry was gliding across the stage in a shimmering evening gown, confidently working the runway during Wednesday's prelims, until the moment she unexpectedly stepped right off the front edge and vanished from view. The impact was so intense, even viewers watching online said they felt it. Within seconds, what appeared to be a team of medics sprinted toward her. Henry was later seen being carried out on a stretcher. As of now, there’s still no official update on her condition.

Online chatter suggests there may have been a hole in the stage, which could explain why Henry’s fall looked so sudden and severe. The speculation tracks, as contestants rehearse the staging tirelessly, and know every inch of the platform. Henry’s expression before the drop made it clear she wasn’t expecting anything to be there.

Miss Jamaica wasn’t the only one who encountered trouble. Miss Great Britain also took a spill during the National Costume round but managed to bounce back up like a total pro.

The 2025 Miss Universe competition, held this year in Thailand, was already generating massive buzz even before the dramatic mishaps. This edition marks the historic debut of Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Mozambique, while several other nations make their return to the global stage.

Contestants have been busy with photo shoots, interviews, cultural activities, National Costume showcases, and the high-pressure preliminary gala. The prelims play a crucial role in determining who rises as a frontrunner for the crown. Delegates are evaluated in evening gown, interviews, and other judged segments, with expert commentary helping viewers understand each performance.

The Miss Universe 2025 pageant was already making headlines long before Miss Jamaica’s terrifying fall, thanks to a heated incident earlier this month that sent shockwaves through the global pageant community. During a live-streamed sashing ceremony in Bangkok, newly crowned Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig abruptly stormed out after witnessing a senior pageant official publicly reprimand Miss Mexico, Melissa Flores Bosch, in front of dozens of contestants.

The confrontation unfolded on camera when Nawat Itsaragrisil, Vice President for Asia and Oceania within the Miss Universe Organization, accused Bosch of showing “disrespect.” The tense exchange immediately went viral, with fans calling the moment “humiliating,” “unprofessional,” and “one of the most chaotic scenes in Miss Universe history.”

Following the explosive confrontation and Victoria Theilvig’s dramatic walkout, the Miss Universe Organization quickly issued a statement addressing the growing controversy. In an effort to calm the backlash and reassure fans, officials confirmed that the pageant would proceed without interruption.

“All scheduled events and activities will continue as planned, reaffirming our shared goal of delivering an exceptional celebration that reflects the values of diversity, empowerment, and inclusion that define the Miss Universe legacy,” the organization said.

As for Miss Jamaica, the timing couldn’t have been more heartbreaking. The preliminary gala is where contestants begin separating themselves as real contenders and where the public starts choosing their favorites among the 120+ participants.

Fans around the world are now waiting anxiously for updates on Miss Jamaica’s health, hoping the frightening accident won’t derail her pageant dreams.