Reality TV star can no longer speak amid serious health battle

Alabama Life & CultureJenny Slatten and husband Sumit Singh fear they could be separated as her ALS progresses and they seek help securing a U.S. visa for him.Getty ImagesReality television personality Jenny Slatten can no longer speak as her battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis progresses, according to an Instagram update she and her husband Sumit Singh posted Sunday, Page Six reports.When Singh asked the 68-year-old if she wanted to address their followers in the video, she responded slowly, “No, I can’t talk.” Singh, 38, explained that his wife is losing strength in her spine and neck, making it difficult for her to balance while walking or performing daily activities.The couple is now appealing for help to secure a U.S. visa for Singh so they can travel together to America, where they believe Slatten can receive better medical treatment. Slatten currently lives in India with Singh, but his visa application has not been approved.“If I don’t get the visa, it means that we will be apart forever,” Singh said in the video. “This is a reason Jenny doesn’t want to go to America without me.”The couple fears that if Slatten travels to the U.S. alone for treatment, her condition could deteriorate to the point where she cannot return to India, resulting in permanent separation. Singh asked immigration lawyers or specialists to help them find a solution, citing fellow “90 Day Fiance” cast members Armando Rubio and Kenny Niedermeier, who received a humanitarian visa after a medical emergency involving Rubio’s daughter.Slatten received her ALS diagnosis in May, approximately one year after symptoms first appeared. The latest update marks a significant decline from previous reports, when Slatten could still speak slowly and care for herself with Singh’s assistance. Singh remains her primary caregiver.“We love each other, and obviously, I want Jenny to start getting treated and I want Jenny to start feeling better,” Singh said. “I’m always there for her.”The couple married after connecting online despite a 30-year age gap.Megan Sims is a viral reporter for cleveland.com and a Cleveland native. She covers topics ranging from celebrity news, national business news, social media and more. Previously, Megan covered various lifestyle...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by AL.com staff.