Beloved 90 Day Fiancé personality Jenny Slatten has courageously opened up about her recent health battle, revealing that she has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
In an emotional and exclusive joint interview with People magazine published on May 19, 2026, the 68-year-old reality television star and her husband, Sumit Singh, 38, chose to break their silence to address circulating rumors regarding her health, explain her sudden withdrawal from the spotlight, and advocate for research and clinical trials.
The heartbreaking confirmation comes just weeks before the iconic couple is scheduled to return to the television screen for the upcoming third season of TLC’s 90 Day: The Last Resort, premiering on June 1, 2026.
Living together in India since their initial franchise debut on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way in 2019, Jenny and Sumit have spent the last year privately navigating a progressive, complex medical gauntlet before finally securing an official diagnosis.
The Initial Signs and a Challenging Search for Answers
The earliest indicator of a neurological shift occurred in late 2024 when Jenny experienced a frightening, sudden choking episode while simply drinking water.
Over the following months, the health complications multiplied, as she began suffering from recurring migraines and found herself increasingly unable to swallow standard pills.
Initially assuming that the cluster of issues was a routine throat or sinus infection, the couple sought traditional medical treatments, which provided only fleeting windows of relief.
Timeline Symptom Progression
- December 2024 Initial severe choking episode while drinking water.
- Early-Mid 2025 Onset of persistent migraines and a developing inability to swallow pills.
- Late 2025 Slower, slurred speech patterns; Jenny begins withdrawing from public conversations.
- December 2025 Attends New York fan event; public concern rises over visible speech changes.
The most emotionally heavy symptom took root in the latter half of 2025, when Jenny’s speech patterns slowed down significantly.
The shift was so stark that it caused her deep anxiety, prompting her to withdraw almost completely from daily social interactions and family conversations.
A Fan’s Comment and an Intense Family Connection
The reality of the condition became a matter of public concern in December 2025 when Jenny flew to New York City to attend an official 90 Day Fiancé holiday gathering.
During a promotional interview panel, viewers immediately noticed that her voice was uniquely strained and slurred, which rapidly sparked internet rumors across social media that she had suffered a stroke.
While Sumit initially assumed her sluggish behavior was basic exhaustion from international travel, a direct comment from a concerned fan online noted that her speech patterns mirrored the early onset stages of ALS.
The fan’s observation struck a terrifying chord with the family.
ALS- commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease- is a fatal, progressive neurodegenerative illness that systematically attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, slowly taking away muscle control, independent movement, speech, and breathing functionality.
The realization was especially devastating because Jenny’s own father had passed away from ALS just over a decade prior. Upon arriving back home in India, the couple fast-tracked medical appointments with multiple neurologists.
While the first specialist suspected a minor brain clot, a comprehensive second opinion in late December 2025 officially confirmed the ALS diagnosis.
“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.”- Jenny Slatten, May 19, 2026
Facing the Future with Deepened Bonds and Active Hope
Despite the lack of a known cure for the disease, Jenny and Sumit are refusing to let the diagnosis diminish their spirits.
Medical specialists have noted that the progression rate of Jenny’s specific case appears to be “slow,” which has provided the couple with vital breathing room to build out a future plan.
Jenny is currently pursuing genetic testing to see if she carries a specific hereditary ALS gene, a discovery that could potentially unlock access to targeted, modern medications designed to slow down the breakdown of motor neurons.
Through the immense weight of the diagnosis, the couple shares that their unconventional relationship- which famously overcame a 30-year age gap and immense family opposition over the years- has only grown stronger.
Sumit has transitioned into an active caregiving role, stating that the health battle has completely redefined his understanding of unconditional love and dedication.
For her part, Jenny remains incredibly firm that she does not want her medical chart to dictate her final years, telling People,
“I don’t want to be treated any different. Let’s just live our life as we have been while we can.”
The couple is actively calling on the medical community and the public for guidance regarding emerging clinical trials, lifestyle adjustments, or specialized treatments that could aid her journey moving forward.
