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Miss Universe Staff Accused of Blaming Miss Jamaica for On-Stage Fall as Hospital Stay Continues

A fellow contestant says a staffer told the group Gabrielle Henry "wasn't paying attention," raising new questions about the pageant's crisis response.

Overview

  • Miss Haiti contestant Melissa Sapini says contestants were told Henry's fall was her fault during a meeting after the Nov. 19 preliminary round in Bangkok.
  • Video from the event shows Henry tumbling off the runway and being removed on a stretcher before she was taken to Paolo Rangsit Hospital.
  • Henry remains hospitalized, and her sister, Dr. Phylicia Henry-Samuels, says ICU monitoring was required for at least seven days.
  • Miss Universe president Raúl Rocha said he visited Henry, reported no broken bones, and described her as in good health and nearing discharge while declining further medical details.
  • The organization has emphasized discretion on her condition, as contestants describe broader strain from earlier disputes that unsettled this year's competition.