Miss J Alexander Reveals He Spent Five Weeks in a Coma After 2022 Stroke

Miss J Alexander, the legendary runway coach long associated with a popular modeling competition series, has opened up about a life-altering health crisis. He says he suffered a stroke on Dec. 27, 2022 (ET), spent five weeks in a coma and emerged unable to walk or speak — a condition he has been fighting to overcome ever since.

Stunning health crisis and the early days of recovery

In a candid appearance for a new documentary series examining the program’s history and impact, Alexander recounted waking up in a hospital without knowing where he was. "On December 27th of 2022, I had a stroke, " he said. "I woke up. I didn’t know where I was other than in the hospital. I spent five weeks in a coma, and I couldn’t walk. And I couldn’t talk. And I thought to myself, what was I going to do? I couldn’t walk; I couldn’t speak. "

The coach described the experience as deeply emotional. "It was emotional. I cried. I am not ashamed to say that I cried, " he added, underscoring the shock of suddenly losing abilities central to his identity — most notably his signature walk.

Medical details beyond the stroke date were not discussed in depth during the interview, but Alexander conveyed the raw reality of relearning basic functions. Colleagues and friends who visited him during the hospital stay emphasize how severe the early aftermath was and how significant even small signs of progress have been.

Friends and colleagues rally — and celebrate small victories

Former cohosts and fellow series veterans visited Alexander in the hospital and later reunited with him on camera. One recalled the emotional scene when they first met: "When he saw me, he was happy to see me and the two of us cried together and I held him. I don’t know whether he even wanted me to see him in that way. I was going to go see him. And that was just such a terrible shock and really upsetting and horrifying and scary. "

Another colleague reflected on sensing how distraught Alexander was during those early days, saying simply that he could only imagine what Alexander was feeling in his mind. Later, as the documentary captured the trio’s reunion, praise came for the strides Alexander has made: "When we first saw you in that hospital, you could hardly move, hardly talk. Now you’re sitting up doing an interview, chatting, talking, rolling your eyes and making us laugh. " Those remarks highlight the slow, often nonlinear nature of recovery and the emotional lift that close friends have provided.

Alexander also touched on messages from other high-profile acquaintances. He shared that one sent a text wanting to visit him, though a personal visit had not yet happened, a reminder of the private ways the industry responded while he focused on rehabilitation.

Looking ahead: determination to walk and return to the runway

Even as he continues to rebuild strength and speech, Alexander expressed a clear determination to return to what he does best. "I miss being the queen of the runway, " he said. "The catwalks, of course. I’m the person who taught models how to walk. And now I can’t walk... Not yet. I’m determined to walk. I’m sure you’re gonna see me again, I’m sure. It’s not over for me yet. "

That mix of vulnerability and resolve forms the emotional core of his message: a recognition of how much was lost, but also an unshakable belief in further recovery. Those close to him, and the footage shown in the documentary, present a portrait of a performer and mentor fighting back with patience, therapy and support.

As Alexander continues rehabilitation, his public reflections serve both as an update on his condition and as a testament to resilience. For fans and peers who watched him teach generations of models how to command a runway, his promise to return is a rallying cry that this chapter is far from finished.