90 Day Fiancé fans have spent months worrying about Jenny Slatten. Viewers who watched her speak slowly and haltingly in recent interviews and confessionals flooded social media with the same question — what’s going on with Jenny? — and the answer, now confirmed, is a heartbreaking one.
In May 2026, Slatten, 68, revealed that she has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a progressive neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to speak, move, and eventually breathe. Sharing the news in an emotional Instagram post and an interview with People, she directly addressed the rumors that had been circulating. She had not suffered a stroke, she explained — the change fans noticed in her speech was an early sign of ALS.
The diagnosis didn’t come overnight. According to Slatten and husband Sumit Singh, her symptoms began in late 2024, when she started choking on water and had trouble swallowing pills. As her speech gradually slowed, she sensed something was seriously wrong. Doctors confirmed ALS this past December, though the couple chose to keep it private at first while they searched for answers. The news carried added weight for Slatten, whose own father died of the same disease.
There is no cure for ALS, but Slatten said doctors have described her progression as slow, and she remains open to exploring treatments, clinical trials, and lifestyle changes — part of why she decided to speak publicly, in hopes that sharing her story might surface new options or support. The longtime fan favorite, who has lived in India with Singh since the couple married in 2021, made clear she doesn’t want to be treated any differently. As she put it, she and Sumit intend to keep living their life as they have been, for as long as they can.
For fans who first fell for the couple on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way back in 2019, the update has been difficult to absorb. Many have flooded her posts with messages of love and support — and praise for Singh, who has stayed firmly by her side. The two have also been raising funds for Jenny’s care.
It’s a sobering turn for one of the franchise’s most beloved figures, but Slatten’s message to fans has been one of resilience: she’s still here, still herself, and facing what’s ahead alongside the partner who defied the odds with her in the first place.
ALS is a serious illness, and Jenny Slatten’s story is a sensitive one. Readers looking for information or ways to support ALS research and patients can find resources through organizations like the ALS Association.