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Today Show Anchor Sheinelle Jones Receives Support During Leave
Sheinelle Jones has been away from The Today Show since December 2024 due to a family health matter. While an exact return date is still unknown, fellow anchor Dylan Dreyer recently offered an update on Jones’s well-being.
Speaking at the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Dreyer shared that Jones is “hanging in there” and that the Today team is in constant contact, offering support during this difficult time. Dreyer emphasized the show’s eagerness to welcome Jones back as soon as she’s ready.
Jones first addressed her absence in January 2025 via Instagram, thanking fans for their support and explaining she was taking time off to address a family health matter. She expressed gratitude for the support of both her Today Show colleagues and her viewers, promising to return soon.