TODAY show host Sheinelle Jones is ‘going through a tough time,’ according to her co-star Dylan Dreyer.
The NBC weather presenter gave a rare insight about her colleague’s absence from the show.
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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.”
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
