Miss Universe Jamaica 2024 to Make First Public Appearance Since On-Stage Fall
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica 2024, will make her first public appearance since a severe on-stage fall in 2025.
- She will crown her successor at the Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 Grand Coronation on Sunday, August 23.
- Henry sustained a fracture and intracranial hemorrhage during the 2025 Miss Universe competition in Thailand.
Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica 2024, is set to return to the public eye for the first time since a serious on-stage fall during the 2025 Miss Universe competition. She will appear at the Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 Grand Coronation on Sunday, August 23, at the AC Hotel Kingston.
Henry suffered significant injuries during the international pageant in Thailand on November 19, 2025, including a fracture and an intracranial hemorrhage. She spent a considerable portion of her reign recovering from these injuries.
Her appearance will mark a significant moment as she crowns her successor, the next Miss Universe Jamaica. The organization highlighted that Henry's return is anticipated to be a defining moment of the coronation, celebrating her journey and ushering in a new chapter for the pageant in Jamaica.
The event is expected to draw notable figures from Jamaica's pageant, fashion, and beauty industries, alongside media personalities and supporters, all gathering to honor the contestants of the 2026 competition.
Originally published by Jamaica Observer in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.