Sheinelle Jones Absent from 'Today' Show Due to Family Health Matter

Sheinelle Jones, co-host of NBC's 'Today' show, has been absent from the program since January 10, 2025, due to a family health matter. The television personality revealed her situation on Instagram on January 15, 2025, prompting concern from viewers.

Her colleague Dylan Dreyer provided an update, confirming that Jones is "hanging in there" and remains with the show despite her extended absence. "She is still with the show," Dreyer stated in May 2025, reassuring fans about Jones's status at NBC.

Jones, who reportedly earns between $1-5 million annually and has an estimated net worth of $25 million, has been a notable presence on the morning program. She is married to Uche Ojeh, whom she met while studying at Northwestern University. The couple wed in Philadelphia in 2007 and share three children: son Kayin and twins Clara and Uche Jr.

Prior to her absence, Jones had shared several proud parenting moments, including her son Kayin meeting President Joe Biden and interviewing "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author Jeff Kinney. Her twins also had a memorable experience playing pickleball with tennis star Venus Williams at the U.S. Open.

The family health matter keeping Jones away from the 'Today' show comes amid other staffing changes at the program, though specific details about the nature of the family health situation have not been disclosed.