Sheinelle Jones, the third-hour co-host of “Today,” revealed on Wednesday that she is taking an prolonged break from the morning present to deal with a household well being matter. Now, new particulars have emerged about her absence.
The journalist, 46, didn’t disclose the character of the problem, however a supply near Jones informed Folks the state of affairs is “serious.”
The well being matter doesn’t concern Jones or her and husband Uche Ojeh’s three kids: 14-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins, Clara and Uche.
“Sheinelle appreciates the support she’s received from fans and viewers in her absence,” the supply informed the outlet. “She’s especially grateful for her tight-knit ‘Today’ show family and co-hosts, for all their love during a sensitive time.”
Jones has been on “Today” since 2014, cohosting “3rd Hour of Today” subsequent to Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer. The reporter additionally fills in as co-anchor for “Today” and a visitor co-host for “Today with Jenna & Friends.”
In her Wednesday Instagram put up, Jones thanked viewers for his or her concern within the wake of her absence.
“I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show. I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter,” she wrote.
“It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not on the the support of my ‘Today’ show family, but to also have all of you,” Jones added. “Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”
Her “Today” household confirmed their help within the feedback part, with Savannah Guthrie writing, “We love you so. not the same without you. we will see you soon.”
Craig Melvin, for his half, chimed in: “We all love you and we are so looking forward to having you back.”
Rounding out the candy sentiments, Jenna Bush Hager wrote, “You are a queen and are LOVED beyond measure! Wrapping our arms around you, always.”
After Jones launched her assertion, Guthrie, 53, learn it on the air.
“We want to share some news here about our friend Sheinelle. We know so many of you have been asking about Sheneille and missing her and we miss her too,” mentioned the host, 53.
Jones has been noticeably lacking from the present since December 18 and didn’t attend Hoda Kotb’s monumental final present on Friday, Jan. 10.
“Not even a recorded piece from @SheinelleJones on the @TODAYshow for @hodakotb’s last day?! Seems odd. Hope she’s ok,” one apprehensive fan wrote on X, previously Twitter, on the time.
“I loved the HODA bration but really wondered why Sheinelle Jones wasn’t among the cast?” added one other viewer.
Regardless of her break from this system, Jones is ready to launch “Through Mom’s Eyes.” The ebook is impressed by her “Today” section the place she interviews celebrities’ moms about elevating profitable youngsters.
In August, the anchor mentioned the memoir helped her be taught issues about her personal mom.
“Even while I was writing this, there were times that were really tough and I would be writing a chapter with Lucille O’Neal, Shaq’s mom, and she talked about alcoholism, and I’m going through my own thing and I’m like, ‘You know what? She was able to push through that and motherhood didn’t stop,’” Jones informed the outlet.
“And so I think you’ll find a thread at the end of this book. I hope it’s inspiring. I hope people laugh a little bit. They may shed a tear or two, but ultimately it’s my love letter to moms.”
