NBC Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones says that she is taking leave from the show as she deals with a family health matter. Jones announced the news on Instagram on Wednesday morning, with co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin addressing it at the top of the 8 a.m. hour.

The Sheinelle Jones mystery has been solved. Jones, 46, the third-hour co-host of “Today”, was noticeably absent from the beloved morning show late last week — missing Hoda Kotb’s monumental final show after nearly 18 years on Friday, Jan. 10.

Sheinelle Jones, the third-hour co-host of “Today,” revealed on Wednesday that she is taking an extended break from the morning show to handle a family health matter. Now, new details have emerged about her absence. The journalist, 46, did not disclose the nature of the issue, but a source close to Jones told People the situation is “serious.”

The broadcaster last appeared on “Today” and “Today 3rd Hour” on Dec. 18, 2024 and has only been featured in pre-recorded episodes since then.

Jones’ continued absence coincided with two major Today events, the first being Hoda Kotb ’s final day on the show on Friday, January 10. She was the only one of the show’s major hosts to be absent for Kotb’s farewell celebration, which included celebrity appearances from Gayle King, Simone Biles, Jimmy Fallon and more.

Sheinelle Jones is addressing her absence from the "Today" show amid shifts at the beloved NBC morning show, which has dominated the ratings.

Sheinelle Jones has been absent from the “Today” show for over a week — and she finally revealed why she’s been staying home.

Sheinelle Jones, a beloved co-host of the "Third Hour of Today," has been noticeably absent from the show since mid-December, leaving fans and viewers

Sheinelle Jones is opening up about what's kept her away from the Today cameras. On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the journalist — a co-host of 3rd Hour of Today alongside Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer — shared an update on Instagram explaining her absence from the program.

Today' show co-anchor Sheinelle Jones tells fans she will see them 'soon' as she continues with a 'family health matter.' She has been off air since December.

Craig Melvin is getting ready to start his new chapter as co-anchor of TODAY. In November 2024, nearly two months after Hoda shared her decision to leave TODAY, Craig was announced as the new face that will sit alongside Savannah Guthrie in the mornings.

Jones, a third-hour co-host on the morning show, was suddenly absent from the set late last week. She also missed Monday and Tuesday's segments. As "The TODAY Show" sees a reshuffling of anchors, many fans speculated about whether Jones' absent may be permanent.