The TODAY show has recently undergone some changes, but fans are concerned about the whereabouts of one co-host: Sheinelle Jones. The TV personality has noticeably been absent from the NBC program, and viewers want an explanation. Is Sheinelle out sick? Is she dealing with a family emergency? Whatever the case may be, News47.us is breaking down Sheinelle’s absence below.
Sheinelle is an accomplished journalist, news anchor and TV correspondent. She landed her first broadcast job with WICS. The Philadelphia native eventually earned her position at NBC News after working with various news stations over the years.
Fans of TODAY were concerned when they didn’t see Sheinelle during Hoda Kotb‘s last day on the morning show. Hoda left the program after nearly 20 years of being on the air, and she and Sheinelle developed a close work friendship. Sheinelle even wished Hoda “Happy Birthday” in August 2024 by writing a heartfelt Instagram caption, which read, “To my friend who exudes joy and love every single morning. Love you @hodakotb !! I know I say it all of the time, but you make my heart happy.”
On January 15, 2025, Sheinelle broke her silence on her absence and revealed that she was dealing with a “family health matter” in an Instagram post.
“Hi everybody … I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show,” she began “I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter. “It’s not lost on [me] how lucky I am to have not only the support of my Today Show family, but to also have all of you. Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”