TODAY show host Sheinelle Jones is reportedly facing a challenging period in her life, as revealed by her co-star Dylan Dreyer. During a recent update on the show, Dylan, who serves as the NBC weather presenter, offered a rare and heartfelt glimpse into Sheinelle’s current situation. She explained that Sheinelle has been noticeably absent from recent broadcasts and gently shared that her colleague is “going through a tough time.” While no further details were disclosed, Dylan’s comments suggest that Sheinelle may be dealing with personal matters that require her time and focus away from the spotlight.
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Dylan Dreyer gave an update on her co-star Sheinelle JonesCredit: Getty
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The host stepped away from the Today Show in December to deal with a ‘family health matter’Credit: Getty
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She admitted that her colleague has been going through a ‘tough time’Credit: Getty
Sheinelle, 47, has not been seen on NBC screens for a number of months.
She temporarily departed the show to deal with a ‘family health matter’ back in December.
Now, meteorologist Dylan Dreyer opened up on the current status of her co-star as she hinted that her personal circumstances are ‘tough’.
Speaking to E! News at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, she admitted: “She’s doing all right.
“She’s hanging in there. We’re praying for her and her family. You know, she’s just going through a tough time with her family.”
The presenter abruptly stopped her anchor duties on December 18 as she took time away.
However, the hosting team – which is also made up of Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin and Al Roker – have been in close contact.
Dylan continued: “We talk to her every day.
“One of us on the team talks to her every single day, and we’re there to support her.”
She added: “We’ll welcome her back with open arms the second she can get back to us.”
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Last month, the breakfast hosts gave an update on the status of their co-star to Access Hollywood.
Craig told the outlet: “I just talked to her a couple of days ago.”
“She’s taking some time to be with her family and we talk to her all the time.”
He added: “We love our girl. It’s been nice to see how much everyone else loves her, too.”
TODAY Show hosts
NBC’s Today show premiered in 1952 and has bidden viewers good morning every weekday since, adding Saturday and Sunday shows in the 1980s and 1990s. The show’s current host lineup includes:
Al Roker
Savannah Guthrie
Craig Melvin
Jenna Bush Hager
Carson Daly
Sheinelle Jones
Dylan Dreyer
Peter Alexander
Kristen Welker
Willie Geist
Dylan also confirmed that she will definitely be back on air, explaining: “She misses being here.”
“She wishes she was here with us, but she’s doing what she needs to do.”
While 70-year-old Al added: “We’re just praying for her.”
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Her co-stars have been keeping a close tab on herCredit: Getty
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Dylan said a member of the team gets in touch with Sheinelle every dayCredit: Getty
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This comes as The Sun reported that Sheinelle is being lined up to be the full-time replacement for Hoda Kotb for the last hour alongside Jenna Bush-HagerCredit: Getty
