Miss Universe: After shocking on-stage fall, how's Miss Jamaica now?
What's the story
In a shocking incident, Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, fell off the stage during the preliminary evening gown round of the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. The accident occurred when she was walking down the runway in an orange gown and high heels, but missed a step and tumbled off. In a reassuring update, it has been confirmed that Henry is not suffering from any serious injuries.
Medical update
'Tests are being conducted to ensure her full recovery'
Following the incident, Henry was rushed to Paolo Rangsit Hospital in Thailand. The Miss Universe Jamaica organization confirmed that she is being treated there. "Medical professionals are attending to her care and have advised that she is not suffering from any life-threatening injuries; however, they continue to conduct tests to ensure her full recovery," the organization said in a statement on social media.
Pageant update
Miss Universe honcho reassured fans about Henry's condition
Raul Rocha, the president of the Miss Universe organization, also provided an update on Henry's condition. He assured fans that she is "under good care" and did not sustain any broken bones in the fall. "I was there with her family and her, and thankfully, there are no broken bones," Rocha wrote.
Career path
Henry's journey to the Miss Universe pageant
Henry is an ophthalmologist and the founder of the See Me Foundation, a charity that advocates for the visually impaired in Jamaica. Before her fall, she had shared glimpses of herself getting ready for the pageant on social media. She was set to compete in Friday's Miss Universe pageant, which has been mired in controversy with allegations of an "impromptu jury" selecting finalists before the preliminary round.