People should be aware of the symptoms of a rare and potentially fatal condition, as 90 Day Fiance star Jenny Slatten has revealed her diagnosis with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The 68-year-old reality TV personality received the diagnosis in December 2025, a year after first noticing symptoms.
Jenny Slatten's Journey with ALS
Jenny, who lives in India with her husband Sumit Singh, first appeared on the franchise in 2019 on the spin-off The Other Way. The couple are fan favorites and are set to feature on the upcoming season of 90 Day: The Last Resort. Ahead of the premiere, Sumit disclosed to People that Jenny had been experiencing symptoms since December 2024.
ALS is a form of Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a rare condition that progressively kills motor neurons in the brain and spine, which control muscle movement. Over time, patients gradually lose the ability to speak, eat, walk, and eventually breathe independently.
Early Symptoms and Diagnosis
In late 2024, Jenny choked severely while drinking water. Shortly after, she began experiencing migraines, difficulty swallowing pills, and changes in her speech. She started avoiding conversations and sometimes refused to speak altogether. Fans noticed these changes during a December 2025 interview, leading some to speculate about ALS. When the couple recognized how many symptoms matched, they sought a medical diagnosis.
Jenny's condition is progressing slowly. She is exploring genetic testing in hopes of qualifying for medication that could further slow the disease's progression. Her father died of ALS over a decade ago, indicating a possible genetic link.
Understanding ALS and MND
ALS is currently incurable, and most patients have a life expectancy of two to five years after the first symptom. However, a 2025 study suggests this estimate has increased due to improvements in care. The condition affects each person differently, but quality of life declines progressively after initial symptoms. Treatments focus on slowing progression and alleviating issues like muscle stiffness or breathlessness.
According to the NHS, an early sign of MND is when certain physical tasks suddenly become more difficult. It often starts small, such as trouble lifting the foot to climb stairs, gripping objects, or muscle twitches. The MND Association notes that ALS is the most common form of MND, with initial signs including tripping or dropping things due to muscle weakness and wasting, as well as cramps and stiffness.
Causes and Prevalence
The cause of MND is unclear, though genetics play a role, with about one in ten patients having a family history. King's College London estimates that around 5,000 people in the UK are living with the condition at any given time.
Jenny told People: "I don't want to be treated any different. Let's just live our life as we have been while we can."
