Miss Universe President Confirms Miss Jamaica Nearing Hospital Discharge
The Miss Universe Organisation has broken its silence regarding the health of Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, following the contestant's alarming fall from the stage during the competition in Thailand. The 28-year-old delegate took a serious tumble during the preliminary evening gown round on November 19, an incident that prompted screams from the audience and saw spectators rush to her aid before she was stretchered out of the venue.
A Week of Concern and Unfounded Speculation
Initial updates from the beauty queen's family painted a worrying picture. Last Friday, her sister, Dr. Phylicia Henry-Samuels, revealed on social media that Henry 'wasn't doing as well' as hoped and would need to remain in the Intensive Care Unit for an additional week. This news sparked a wave of concern and media frenzy, with fans globally sending their well-wishes for her recovery.
In a statement posted to his Instagram on Monday morning, Miss Universe president Raul Rocha moved to address what he termed 'unfounded speculation' surrounding the contestant's condition. He confirmed that the organisation is maintaining strict discretion on specific medical details out of respect for Henry and her family.
Organisation's Full Support and Positive Prognosis
President Rocha was keen to emphasise the immediate action taken after the accident, stating, 'I personally entered the stage to assist her, coordinated urgent medical attention, and oversaw her immediate transfer to the hospital.' He confirmed his presence at the emergency room alongside her family and that the organisation has assumed one hundred percent of all related expenses.
This comprehensive support has included hotel accommodation for the family near the hospital, rebooking airline tickets, transportation, and dedicated staff to assist them. Rocha also confirmed that additional medical specialists were brought in for multiple professional assessments.
The most encouraging part of the update confirmed that, despite some difficult moments over the past four days, the latest medical report shows Dr. Gabrielle Henry is in good health and nearing discharge from the hospital. Rocha had previously confirmed that the delegate sustained no broken bones from the fall.
This year's Miss Universe crown was ultimately awarded to Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch Fernández, whose own pageant journey was marked by controversy after a public confrontation with an organiser.
