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.

Today' show co-anchor Sheinelle Jones tells fans she will see them 'soon' as she continues with a 'family health matter.' She has been off air since December.

A source close to Jones told People that the situation is “serious,” but does not involve herself or the three children she shares with her husband.

Sheinelle Jones explained to "Today" fans why she's been missing from the NBC staple. The co-host of the third hour of the morning program posted an update about her absence on social media. "I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I've been absent from the show.

Today co-host Sheinelle Jones has revealed that she’s been away from the popular morning show because she’s navigating a “family health matter.” The 46-year-old talk show host released a statement on Instagram on Wednesday (January 15),

Sheinelle Jones has been absent from the “Today” show for over a week — and she finally revealed why she’s been staying home. “Hi everybody … I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show.