‘90 Day Fiancé’ stars Jenny and Sumit share heartbreaking ALS update
90 Day Fiancé stars Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh revealed Sunday on Instagram that her amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has progressed to the point she can no longer speak, and they issued a desperate plea for help securing Singh a U.S. visa so she can access better treatment without leaving him behind in India.
The reality TV couple shared the update in a heartbreaking video posted to Instagram, where Singh asked Slatten if she wanted to say something to fans. She slowly responded, “No, I can’t talk.” Singh explained that the disease is advancing and affecting her speech, walking, and balance.
Key Takeaways
- Jenny Slatten has lost the ability to speak as her ALS battle worsens, according to a Sunday Instagram video.
- Sumit Singh is pleading for immigration help so he can accompany Jenny to the U.S. for better medical care.
- The couple fears permanent separation if Singh’s visa is not approved and Jenny travels without him.
- Slatten revealed her ALS diagnosis in May and has been updating fans on her condition since.
- Singh pointed to a recent humanitarian visa granted to fellow 90 Day Fiancé cast member Armando Rubio as a possible precedent.
What did Jenny and Sumit reveal in their Instagram video?
In the video shared Sunday, Singh told followers that ALS is “starting to show more in her talk” and that it is now hard for Slatten to speak at all. When he asked if she wanted to address their fans directly, she confirmed she could not talk.
Singh also said Slatten is having more trouble walking and keeping her balance. He attributed the difficulty to weakening in her backbone, neck, and spine, which makes everyday movement increasingly challenging.
The couple has documented Slatten’s condition on social media since revealing her diagnosis in May. Last month, Slatten said she was “OK” and able to take care of herself with Singh’s help, though her speech was already noticeably slower. Sunday’s update marked a significant step in the disease’s progression.
Why is Sumit Singh pleading for visa help?
Slatten, 68, moved to India to marry Singh, 38, after the pair connected online and overcame a 30-year age gap. Singh said he hopes she can return to America for treatment that may not be available to the same degree in India, but his visa has not been approved.
Both partners said they do not want Slatten to travel to the U.S. without him. Singh warned that if he cannot obtain a visa, “we will be apart forever,” which is why Slatten has been reluctant to go alone.
Singh said he is willing to provide any documentation needed and asked fans, lawyers, or immigration specialists for help. He referenced how cast members Armando Rubio and Kenny Niedermeier received widespread support last month when Rubio was initially blocked from crossing the border from Mexico to see his hospitalized 13-year-old daughter, Hannah. Rubio was eventually allowed into the U.S. on a humanitarian visa.
How has the couple been sharing their journey with fans?
TLC has followed Singh and Slatten’s unconventional romance across multiple seasons and spinoffs of 90 Day Fiancé. Since May, they have used Instagram to keep viewers informed about Slatten’s health, including clarifying last month that she had not been hospitalized despite visible changes in her speech.
Singh emphasized that he remains by Slatten’s side. “I’m always there for her,” he said in an earlier update. In Sunday’s video, he expressed hope that Slatten could begin treatment with a stronger support system so she does not have to struggle every day.
For more on reality TV health updates and breaking celebrity news, see our Celebrity Breaking News coverage. Learn more about the condition at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.