NBC host Sheinelle Jones has broken her silence about her mysterious absence from "Today," revealing she is taking an extended break from the popular morning show to deal with a "family health matter"—while assuring fans that she will return to her on-air role when the time is right.

Jones has been with Today since October 2014 when she joined the show as part of Weekend Today. She became the co-host of 3rd Hour Today in January 2019, giving her a six-day work schedule as she continued to co-anchor Weekend Today on Saturdays. She left the weekend show in December 2019.

Courtesy of Sheinelle Jones/Instagram Sheinelle Jones has a big family both on and off the Today show. Born in 1978 to parents Sheila Kinnard and Judge C. Darnell Jones, who are divorced, Sheinelle is one of five siblings,

However, concern grew after she was absent from Hoda Kotb’s last show as an anchor and Craig Melvin’s first. Several comments left on the “Today” show’s Instagram page inquired as to where she was. “Where in the world is Sheinelle? Why has she missed out on the great moments with Hoda and Craig,” one fan asked.

There have been a lot of changes at Today lately, especially with longtime anchor Hoda Kotb’s departure. While Craig Melvin took over Hoda’s seat as Today co-host, Sheinelle usually helms the show's third hour.

Sheinelle Jones, a beloved co-host of the "Third Hour of Today," has been noticeably absent from the show since mid-December, leaving fans and viewers

Sheinelle Jones has finally addressed her absence from “Today,” nearly a month after she disappeared from television screens without any explanation. Jones has been absent from the program since Dec.

After being missing from the 'Today' show for over a month, NBC news anchor Sheinelle Jones spoke out about the emotional reason behind her lengthy absence.