90 Days: The Last Resort star Josh Weinstein revealed the Scary Details of His Son Jett Weinstein's Accident in season 2, while trying to repair his relationship with Natalie Mordovtseva. Natalie from Ukraine married Sequim man Mike Youngquist in 90 Day Fiance season 8, but the pair split in the following months. Natalie moved to St. Petersburg where she met Josh during a workshop conducted by Josh's agency called Preview Models. Natalie and Josh started seeing each other, but he never made things official since Natalie was still married to Mike.
Meanwhile, Natalie had a hard time choosing between Mike and Josh. Natalie even went to live in California with Josh, but complained that he never made her feel like an important part of his life. Despite knowing her for more than three years, Josh did not introduce his son and daughter, both from different women. Josh has a son named Jett with his ex-wife Candice Mishlerand a daughter named Kelsey. In The last resortJosh revealed that a tragedy involving Jett caused him and Natalie to get back together after their Single life to divide.
Josh revealed that his son Jett was in an accident
Josh first spoke about his son's accident on camera during The last resort. Josh revealed that his world was turned upside down when he and Natalie weren't together. Josh revealed that his son was in a very serious accident. Josh explained that his son's friend lost his life and Jett lost his leg. Josh revealed that it was very difficult for him and Natalie was very comforting. Josh noticed that Natalie had a sweet side that many people don't see. Natalie and Josh ended up reconnecting and had been together for about a month.
Josh faced the huge tragedy in February 2024
Josh and Natalie filmed 90 Days: The Last Resort in March-April 2024. On February 6, 2024, Josh, who doesn't post much on social media, used Instagram to ask for prayers for his son. Josh admitted he felt “completely destroyed.”Josh added that his son was in a car accident and had to be airlifted. Jett lost the battle with his right leg and was fighting for his life. He asked fans to pray that Jett could get through this without any further complications. “I love him more than life itself,” Josh added.
Josh's son Jett lost his leg in the accident
Josh and his ex-wife Candice began providing fans with regular updates about Jett and his recovery through Instagram. Just three days after the accident, Josh revealed that Jett had undergone surgery on his left leg. The muscles, tissues, veins and nerves in his leg were all healing and becoming stronger and stronger. Jett was no longer under sedation and woke up with many questions. At the time, Jett's mother said her son was being “aggressive and sweet”And he would rest so he could have another operation on both legs.
Josh smiled as he said his son was “alert” and arguing with him. “I’m happy about it,” he added.
Josh reached out to fans through GoFundMe
Josh took to Instagram to ask his followers to donate and help raise money for his son's treatment. According to the GoFundMeJett's friend, Diego Armenta, organized the fundraiser on behalf of Candice Mishler, Josh's ex-wife. Diego posted about how Jett was still fighting for his life. Diego appreciated the fact that Jett was a friend to many and was the kind of person who made everyone feel like he was their best friend. Diego added that Jett is outgoing and always has a smile on his face. So far, they have raised $34,358 out of a total of $50,000.
Josh is proud of his son's warrior spirit
Until February 20, 2024, Josh had happier news to share about his son. He posted a photo of his son wearing sunglasses and a cap and wrote: “Our Warrior is out of surgery.” Josh recalled how his life came to a halt two weeks ago when Jett was involved in a tragic car accident. Josh and his family had been through every emotion imaginable and still had a long journey ahead of them when they reached the two-year mark. weeks. He thanked fans for their love, thoughts and prayers.
“They helped a lot.”
Josh said this was just the beginning of Jett's story and what he was meant to achieve and accomplish. Josh believes his son was meant for something great, and the accident was just a small setback as he embarks on his journey to achieve greatness. Josh added that Jett was sitting with a few hundred stitches and staples, and a rod was placed in his left femur. Josh mentioned that Jett thought his “scars look horrible**.Josh was proud of the way his son remained mentally strong through the ordeal.
Shocking Details of Jett Weinstein's Accident Revealed
What really happened to Jett Weinstein?
In March 2024, 12News interviewed Jett, who had already undergone seven surgeries so far. The 17 year old Jett and his 16-year-old friend, Jaxson Elliot, were driving home from snowboarding in Flagstaff when their car crashed into a guardrail on I-17 near Cordes Junction. The guardrail hit the car and Elliot died instantly. Jett was lying down and all he could remember now was this “big impact.” His body was trapped under the entire guardrail and he was unable to get up. Jett recalled that if he had been sitting down, he would have died from the impact of the guardrail.
Candice told the publication how doctors said Jett only had a “5% chance of survival.”The chances of him losing both his legs were likely. Doctors were preparing Candice for the worst. Jett's recovery process involved a lot of physical and occupational therapy. Candice added that Jett's medical team used the word “miracle” to describe his recovery process multiple times because of the way Jett was recovering quickly. Still, Josh's ex-wife was grateful her son was alive.
How is Jett Weinstein now?
90 Days: The Last Resort The star's son Josh played football at Mountain Ridge High School and plays other sports socially, is recovering and ready to return to activity. He wanted to get back to snowboarding. It was his goal for the winter. Jett was hoping things would get back to normal. In December 2024, Jett calls himself “half robot”On Instagram. He received his prosthetic 100 days after the accident. Jett graduated from high school in May 2024. “Congratulations son. I love you and I'm very proud of you,Josh said in Jett's comments section.
90 Days: The Last Resort airs Mondays at 9pm EST on TLC.
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Former 90 Day Fiancé couples attend a retreat in a last-ditch effort to repair their relationships. As they confront issues from the past, the series examines their journeys to resolve conflicts and determine the future of their unions.
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August 14, 2023