Today’s Sheinelle Jones Taking Time Off for ‘Family Health Matter’

Sheinelle Jones revealed the reason for her recent Today show absences.

“Hey everyone… I sincerely appreciate all of you who reached out to me while I was away from the show,” Jones, 46, wrote. Instagram message on Wednesday, January 15. “I want to share with you that I am taking time to deal with a family health issue.”

The TV personality went on to note that “it’s not lost on me how lucky I am to not only have the support of my own Today to show the family, but also to have all of you.” She ended her post with a sweet note: “Your kindness means so much to me. See you soon. Love, Sheinelle❤️.”

Savannah Guthrie read Jones’ update at the top Today‘s hour on Wednesday, adding, “We know so many of you have been asking about Sheinelle and missing her, and we do too.”

Craig Melvin it announced, “Sheinelle, we all love you and are so excited for you to come back.”

Jones has been noticeably absent from the NBC morning show for more than a week, having previously taken a break for the holidays with several of her co-stars. Her absence continued this week, with Melvin, 45, noting on Tuesday (January 14) that he had the day off.

“What happened to Sheinelle in January 2025 at 3 o’clock?” one fan commented on one of Jones’ recent ones Instagram posts.

A video she shared in December 2024 included a picture of herself and her 15-year-old son Kayin with the president Joe Biden and the first lady Jill Biden at the 2024 White House holiday party. (Jones shares Kayin and twins Clara and Uche, 12, with her husband, Ojeh’s mind.)

Another user wrote under the post that he “came to her page curious about the same thing, she’s not there today. Hope all is well,” while another commented: “The fans miss you. Hope all is well and see you next week Today. The audience loves you very much ❤️ ♥️ ❤️.”

Jones’ continued absence coincided with two major ones Today events, the first being Hoda Kotb‘with the last day of the exhibition on Friday, January 10. As the only one of the show’s main hosts, she was absent from Kotb’s farewell party, which included appearances by celebrities from Gayle King, Simone Biles, Jimmy Fallon and others.

Melvin’s first day as Guthrie’s new was similarly absent Today Koachor on Monday, January 13. Jones had previously congratulated her third-hour colleague on his new role via Instagram in November 2024.

“If you’ve been following us for the last decade – you can tell we’re all pretty close,” she captioned images of Melvin’s promotional announcement. “Couldn’t be happier for Craig; when he was officially named this morning I couldn’t help but tear up a little – because I know how hard he’s been working. … I love you @craigmelvinnbc! Congratulations!!!”

Jones first joined the series as a Today is the weekend co-host in 2014 before taking on the role of third hour co-host in 2019.