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.”

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.

Viewers of "The TODAY Show" have watched this week as multiple changes have taken place, including one abrupt absence that is causing some concern among fans. On Friday, longtime "TODAY" co-host Hoda Kotb said her goodbyes,

Fans have been vocal on social media, wondering about Jones' absence especially after she missed Hoda Kotb’ s farewell show on Jan. 10. The milestone appeared to bring out everyone from the Today family, including Carson Daly, Jenna Bush Hager, Peter Alexander, Laura Jarrett, Willie Geist and frequent Today special contributor Maria Shriver.

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.

Where is Sheinelle Jones? 'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin speak up about absence On the "Today" show Wednesday, Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin pointed viewers to Jones' Instagram ...

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

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.

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.

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