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Sheinelle Jones is revealing why she’s taking time away from Today.
The journalist, who typically co-hosts the show’s third hour, has been absent since December 18. But on January 15, the 46-year-old shared a message with fans on Instagram, thanking them for their concerns and explaining that she’s dealing with a “family health matter.”
Many of Sheinelle’s famous friends supported her in the comments section of her post. “So much love to you,” actress Selma Blair wrote. “You are a queen and are LOVED beyond measure! Wrapping our arms around you, always ❤️” fellow Today host Jenna Bush Hager added.
During that day’s Today broadcast, co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin shouted out their colleague. “We know so many of you have been asking about Sheinelle and missing her,” Savannah said. “We miss her too.”
“Sheinelle, we all love you and are so looking forward to having you back,” Craig added. Savannah noted that fans would see Sheinelle back “soon.”
Here’s what Sheinelle has revealed about her health crisis, plus what’s next for her.
What happened to Sheinelle Jones?
Details are still a little vague, but on January 15, Sheinelle revealed that she’s navigating a “family health matter.”
“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 said in an Instagram post. “It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not on 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.”
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The comments of Sheinelle’s post were flooded with messages of support from her Today co-workers, including Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie.
Did Sheinelle Jones have surgery?
No, Sheinelle did not have surgery. However, she needed take a leave of absence from work when she had vocal chord surgery back in 2020.
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At the time, Sheinelle told People that she needed to avoid talking for three weeks to let her vocal chords heal.
Who is in Sheinelle Jones’ family?
Sheinelle is married to business consultant Uche Ojeh, and the couple has three children together: 14-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins, Clara and Uche. A source told People that Sheinelle’s current situation is “serious” but doesn’t involve Sheinelle’s husband or three children.
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In fact, Sheinelle is gearing up to release a book about parenting, called Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans, in April.
Rooting for you, Sheinelle!
