Miss J Alexander Stroke Revelation: ANTM Star Spent 5 Weeks in Coma and Still Can’t Walk

The fashion world is in shock after the legendary Miss J Alexander, the iconic runway coach from America’s Next Top Model, revealed a life-altering health crisis. In the explosive new Netflix documentary “Reality Check,” the 67-year-old star shared that he suffered a massive stroke that left him fighting for his life.

“I Couldn’t Walk, I Couldn’t Talk”: The 5-Week Coma

In a deeply emotional revelation, Miss J Alexander disclosed that on December 27, 2022, his life changed forever. After suffering a severe stroke, he spent five weeks in a coma. The man who taught the world’s most famous models how to walk found himself unable to move or even speak.

“I didn’t know where I was… I spent five weeks in a coma and I couldn’t walk and I couldn’t talk,” Alexander shared in the docuseries.

The Long Road to Recovery: 17 Months in the Hospital

While fans wondered why the runway diva had stepped back from the spotlight, Miss J was undergoing intensive rehabilitation. Footage from the hospital reveals he spent a total of one year and five months in medical care. Despite being wheelchair-bound for the past three years, his spirit remains unbroken.

Tyra Banks and the Firing Controversy

The documentary also revisits the controversial 2012 firing of Miss J Alexander, Jay Manuel, and Nigel Barker. While Tyra Banks claims it wasn’t her decision, the raw tension is evident. Heartbreakingly, Alexander revealed that while former colleagues Manuel and Barker visited him in the hospital, Tyra has only sent a text so far.

Miss J Alexander concluded his segment with a powerful message to his fans: “I am determined to walk… It’s not over for me yet.”