The popular “90 Day Fiancé” duo, Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh, have recently addressed fans about Jenny’s challenging struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). They also took the opportunity to debunk rumors claiming she has been hospitalized.
In a heartfelt Instagram video shared on Monday, Sumit reassured their followers by confirming that Jenny is still able to walk and talk independently and isn’t entirely reliant on him or anyone else for care.
“There are some misleading posts suggesting that Jenny is bedridden and incapable of doing anything. This is completely false, and it upsets her,” Sumit clarified in the video.
Additionally, Sumit revealed they have begun the process of obtaining a visa for him to travel to the United States. The couple currently resides in India, Sumit’s birthplace.
Given Jenny’s condition, they are seeking to fast-track the visa process since she can no longer travel alone, necessitating Sumit’s presence as her caregiver.
“It’s not like we are staying idle, we are trying, but I believe it’s hard for Indian to get an American visa but still, we are trying our best,” he stressed. “Hoping that I will get the visa soon.”
Slatten, 68, also addressed their followers directly, with her speech noticeably slurred
“I’m OK,” she said. “I talk slow but I’m able to take care of myself … with help from him.”
Singh, 38, added, “I’m always there for her.”
In their caption, the couple thanked their “90 Day Fiancé” castmate Sarper Güven for dedicating his recent stand-up show to raise money for Slatten’s ALS battle, as well as everyone who has supported them since she announced her diagnosis in May.
“Your kindness means the world to us,” they wrote. “And to everyone who has donated to our GoFundMe, booked a Cameo, sent prayers, kind messages, and encouraging comments… thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Every little thing you do gives us hope and strength.”
Last month, the reality stars defended setting up a GoFundMe to help cover Slatten’s medical expenses. It’s raised over $99K as of publishing time, with a goal of $171.7K.
Slatten shared that she didn’t have medical insurance in India and didn’t want to be “a burden” to her three daughters in the US, while Singh said he was trying to make his wife’s life “as easy as possible.”
“Money will not heal, but it supports and makes life easier,” he explained. “We never ask for money before, we’ve been on the show, we’ve struggled a lot many times, but we never ask. And we need it now, that’s why we are just asking.”
Slatten and Singh made their “90 Day Fiancé” debut on the premiere season of “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” back in 2019, and received significant attention due to their 30-year age difference. They got married in 2021, and their wedding in India was aired during the Season 3 finale of the show.
They’re currently starring on “90 Day: The Last Resort” Season 3, in which the two attempt to sort out their marriage issues with the help of therapy sessions alongside other struggling “90 Day Fiancé” couples.
Singh told People in May that caring for his wife through her ALS battle has given him a new perspective on love.
“Honestly, I never felt this much love, or I can love anyone this much, I used to … live for myself,” he reflected. “But from [the] last so many years, I feel like doing [things] for someone who you love gives you happiness, I think that’s what love is.”