90 Day Fiancé star Jenny Slatten diagnosed with ALS after months of health problems

90 Day Fiancé personality Jenny Slatten has revealed she lives with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, after initially trying to keep her diagnosis a secret.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way star Jenny Slatten diagnosed with ALS

Slatten, 68, shared the news alongside her husband Sumit Singh ahead of the couple’s return in the upcoming third season of 90 Day: The Last Resort, which premieres June 1. The couple, who became franchise favorites after appearing in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way in 2019, currently live together in India.

According to an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Slatten first began experiencing symptoms in late 2024. The first symptoms reportedly included episodes of severe choking while drinking water, followed by difficulty swallowing pills, persistent migraines and changes in her speech.

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At first, the couple thought the symptoms were related to an infection or other less serious condition. However, concerns grew as Slatten’s speech gradually slowed and she became increasingly reluctant to speak publicly.

“We do what we can,” says Jenny.

The diagnosis was officially confirmed in December 2025 after consultations with neurologists in India and other medical evaluations. The revelation came after months of growing speculation from viewers and fans online, many of whom noticed visible changes in Slatten’s speech during recent public appearances and interviews.

In an emotional account of receiving the diagnosis, Slatten recalled breaking down at Singh’s side after learning he had ALS, a disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, gradually affecting movement, speech and breathing.

The diagnosis also had a deeply personal dimension for Slatten, as her father had previously died of ALS. Singh explained that it was only after reading comments from concerned viewers online that he began to research the disease more seriously and recognized the similarities between its symptoms and those associated with ALS.

Despite the devastating prognosis, the couple said they are trying to remain optimistic while exploring all available treatment options, including possible clinical trials and genetic tests that could help slow the progression of the disease.

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“Right now we’re just looking and looking,” Slatten said. She hopes that “maybe someone will come up with something” that can help her.

“Honestly, I’ve never felt so much love, or can love someone so much,” Singh said. “I used to…live for myself. But from (the last) so many years, I feel like doing (things) for someone you love, it gives you happiness, I think that’s love.”

Slatten also emphasized that she does not want to be treated differently because of her illness.

“I don’t want them to treat me any differently,” she said. “Let’s just live our lives the way we’ve been while we can.”

ALS remains one of the most challenging neurodegenerative diseases, with no known cure currently available. The disease gradually weakens the muscles and eventually affects a person’s ability to walk, talk, eat and breathe independently. While some medications and therapies can slow progression in some patients, outcomes and rates of deterioration vary significantly.