The Miss Universe organization stated that Gabrielle Henry, Jamaica's representative, is expected to be discharged from the hospital following a stage accident. The 29-year-old fell into a hole in the set during a presentation and could not participate in the final. The update was issued on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Gabrielle Henry, 29, experienced an accident during one of the Miss Universe 2025 presentations on Wednesday, November 19. While concluding her gala dress parade, she fell into one of the holes in the competition's stage design. Consequently, Jamaica's representative was hospitalized and unable to take part in the final show.
On Monday, November 24, the Miss Universe organization released an official statement updating Henry's health status. According to the announcement, the beauty queen is recovering and expected to be discharged soon. The mishap took place amid preparations for the main event, underscoring the hazards of large-scale productions like Miss Universe.
No further details were provided on the severity of her injuries or the specific hospital location, but the organization stressed the contestant's well-being. The Miss Universe 2025 continued without Henry's involvement, emphasizing themes of diversity and female empowerment.