Shenelle Jones Today takes leave for a “family health matter.”

Shenell Jones She revealed the reason behind her appearance recently today Show absences.

Jones (46 years old) wrote in a message: “Hello everyone… I sincerely appreciate everyone who reached out to me during my absence from the show.” Instagram message On Wednesday, January 15th. “I want to share with you that I am making time to address a family health matter.”

The TV personality went on to point out, “It's not lost on me how lucky I am to not only have the support of my friends.” today Showing family, but also having all of you.” She concluded her post on a sweet note, saying: “Your kindness means a lot to me. I will see you soon. My love, Chenille ❤️.”

Savannah Guthrie Read Jones' update at the top today2 o'clock on Wednesday, adding: “We know a lot of you have been asking about Chenille and miss her, and we miss her too.”

Craig Melvin “Chenelle, we all love you and look forward to your return,” she shared.

Jones has been noticeably missing from the NBC morning show for more than a week, having taken a break earlier over the holidays along with several of her fellow hosts. Her absence continued this week, with Melvin, 45, noting on Tuesday, January 14, that she had taken the day off.

“What happened to Chenille in January 2025 at three o’clock???” A fan commented on one of Jones' recent works Instagram posts.

The upload, which she shared in December 2024, showed a snapshot of her and her 15-year-old son Cain posing with the president Joe Biden And the first lady Jill Biden At the 2024 White House Holiday Party. (Jones Cain and twins Clara and Ochi, 12, and her husband share, Auger's mind.)

Another user wrote under the post that they “came to her page curious about her not being there today. Hope everything is ok,” while another commented: “Your fans miss you. Hope everything is ok and we'll see you again next week today. You are so loved by viewers ❤️ ♥ ❤️.”

Jones' continued absence coincided with two key issues today Events, the first object Hoda Kotb's Last day of the show On Friday, January 10th. She was the only one of the show's main presenters to be absent from Kotb's farewell celebration, which included appearances by celebrities from Gayle King, Simone Biles, Jimmy Fallon And more.

Likewise, she was absent on Melvin's first day as new Guthrie today Assistant on Monday, January 13. Jones previously congratulated her Three Hour co-star on his new role Via Instagram In November 2024.

“If you've watched us over the last decade — you can tell we're all very close,” she captioned photos of Melvin's on-air promotion. “I couldn't be happier for Craig; When they officially named him this morning, I couldn't help but cry a little – because I know how hard he works. …Love you @craigmelvinnbc! Congratulations!!!”

Jones first joined the series as A.J Weekend today Cohost in 2014 before beginning her role as co-host of the third hour in 2019.