Miss Jamaica files lawsuit against Miss Universe Organization over stage fall

Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is opening up about the moment she tumbled off the stage after a misstep during the Miss Universe 2025 competition. In a sit-down interview with ABC News’ Deborah Roberts, Henry shared details of the incident and why she is now suing the Miss Universe Organization.In video shared to social media of the Nov. 19, 2025 incident, Henry took the stage during the preliminary evening gown round in an orange gown and high heels. 2:20 Lethbridge’s Jamie VandenBerg crowned Miss Universe Canada Henry can be seen walking across the stage and posing, but as she moves toward the left of the stage, it appears she steps off the edge of the runway and face plants. Story continues below advertisement People in the audience can be seen jumping up from their seats to check on the contestant after her fall.Henry described the fall as “one of the most traumatizing things” in the interview that aired Thursday on Good Morning America. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. “I would not wish it on my worst enemy,” Henry added.Henry described the fall as “an out-of-body experience” and a “sense o...