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Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is expected to remain hospitalized for at least another week after brutally falling from the stage in Thailand on Wednesday.
“Gabby isn’t doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly,” her concerned sister told the Miss Universe Jamaica organization on Friday.
The 28 year old contestant has been ordered to stay in the intensive care unit for at least seven days as doctors continue to closely monitor her and provide specialized care, the organization said in a post shared on Instagram.
No further details were released about her condition.
Ms. Henry was strutting down the Bangkok stage in a glamorous orange gown when she toppled off the runway into the crowd during the preliminary evening gown round at the 47th annual Miss Universe pageant, according to footage shared on social media. Members of the audience were seen jumping up in their seats to check on her, with additional footage capturing the beauty queen being carried away on a stretcher.
Henry was rushed to the Thailand hospital, where officials said she miraculously escaped with no life threatening injuries and didn’t break a single bone.
Organizers are now urging fans to pray for Henry who is an ophthalmologist and the founder of the See Me Foundation, which is a charity helping the visually impaired people in Jamaica.
“During this profoundly difficult time, the Miss Universe Jamaica Organization is earnestly calling on Jamaicans at home and across the Diaspora to continue keeping Gabrielle in their prayers,” officials said.
“We also encourage friends, supporters, and well-wishers worldwide to join in lifting her in love, strength, and hope. We respectfully ask the public and social media users to avoid sharing negative comments, misinformation, or speculation that may cause further distress to the family.”
