Who knew the Miss Universe competition could be so rife with drama? The international pageant formerly associated with Donald Trump is wrapping up this week in Bangkok, where women representing 130 countries are competing for the crown. The televised ceremony is airing on Thursday night (U.S. time), but the competitors have been gathered in Bangkok for three weeks, and the lead-up has been plagued by mishaps.
The latest one happened on Wednesday, when, while walking the runway during the preliminary evening-gown competition in a sparkling orange gown, Miss Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, fell off the edge of the stage and suffered what looked like a painful face-plant. In clips circulating online, she was seen being removed from the stage on a stretcher. Later, Miss Universe organization pres

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