90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way star Jenny Slatten has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly termed as ALS. The reality TV personality revealed the emotional update via Instagram post alongside her husband, Sumit Singh, stating about the struggling journey they are currently facing together.
The duo described that there had been rumours indicating that Jenny had suffered a stroke, but medical examinations later confirmed that she was battling ALS instead. In their statement, Jenny acknowledged that they primarily attempted to keep the diagnosis private because the experience had been emotionally overwhelming. She cited:
“With a heavy heart we wanted to share a news with all of you guys. That, there was a rumor that I had a stroke, but it turned out to be ALS. At first, we tried to keep it private because it’s been very emotional and overwhelming for us. We were hoping to find some kind of solution before speaking publicly. But after trying for some time, we feel like it’s time to reach out. Thank you so much for all the love and support. Right now, we are open to any kind of help — treatments, clinical trials, lifestyle changes, or anything that could help treat this disease or slow down its progression.”
When Jenny First Noticed Symptoms
As per the interview with PEOPLE Magazine , Jenny was officially diagnosed in December 2025, almost a year after she first started experiencing symptoms. Sumit stated that the earliest sign happened in December 2024 when Jenny reportedly choked badly while drinking water. Over time, she started struggling to swallow pills, developed painful migraines, and then experienced noticeable changes in her speech.
Jenny remembered that the speech-related issues became emotionally painful because she started withdrawing from conversations. She mentioned that this was the point when they understood that something serious was happening. After attending a 90 Day Fiancé holiday celebration in New York City, viewers noticed her slowed speech, and one social media commenter suggested she could have ALS. That observation encouraged the couple to learn more about the illness.
The Emotional Moment After Diagnosis
Hospital visits after returning to India eventually confirmed the diagnosis. Jenny emotionally mentioned:
“We cried and held each other.”
Despite the devastating revelation, the pair has continued searching for treatment options, clinical trials, and lifestyle modifications that may help slow the progression of the disease. Jenny told PEOPLE:
“Right now we're just looking and searching.”
What Is ALS?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease that impacts nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The disease slowly weakens the body’s ability to manage muscle movement, resulting in weakness, speech impairment, swallowing complications, and eventually reduced mobility.
ALS is also widely termed as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous baseball player Lou Gehrig who was diagnosed with the disease. As per the Mayo Clinic , ALS worsens over time and now has no known cure, although outcomes differ significantly from person to person.
Jenny And Sumit’s Relationship Journey
Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh rose to fame through 90 Day Fiancé after sharing their unusual relationship journey with global audiences. The duo faced widespread criticism because of their nearly 30-year age difference, cultural contrasts, and opposition from Sumit’s relatives in India.
Despite years of obstacles, the couple eventually tied the knot and continued residing together in India. Since making their debut in the franchise in 2019, they have remained among the most talked-about pairs in the reality television series.
FAQs:
1. Who is Jenny Slatten?
Jenny Slatten is an American reality television personality. She became widely known after appearing on the TLC series 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way .
2. What is ALS?
ALS is a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It gradually impacts muscle control, movement, speech, and swallowing.
