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Gabrielle Henry Sues Miss Universe Organization over 2025 Stage Fall
Henry alleges an unmarked stage opening and poor lighting caused a traumatic brain injury that left her hospitalized for weeks.
On Monday, September 21, former Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry filed a lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court against the Miss Universe Organization, JKN Legacy Inc., and Legacy Holding Group USA, alleging negligence caused her serious stage fall.
Henry alleges she fell five feet through an "unmarked and uncovered opening in the stage" while following rehearsed choreography during the November 19, 2025 preliminary competition in Thailand, claiming intense lighting impaired her visibility.
Medical records show Henry suffered a traumatic brain injury, including hemorrhage, upon impact and was hospitalized from November 19 through December 10, 2025. She is pursuing five claims including negligence and emotional distress.
The Miss Universe Organization stated it has not received the lawsuit, while MGI and Miss Universe Thailand, led by Nawat Itsaragrisil, claimed responsibility for production and safety, alleging Henry missed her blocking.
Seeking damages for loss of earning capacity and emotional distress, Henry's case highlights that while the Miss Universe Organization covered her medical treatment in Jamaica, she continues experiencing neurological symptoms requiring ongoing care.