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 Wednesday morning, with co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin addressing it at the top of the 8 a.m. hour.

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.”

Sheinelle Jones found her passion on the TODAY show, but her husband is the one who captured her heart. For years, the broadcast journalist has been married, and they have a family together. When Sheinelle was noticeably absent from TODAY in early 2025, fans wanted to learn more about her personal life.