The Sheinelle Jones mystery has been solved. Jones, 46, the third-hour co-host of “Today”, was noticeably absent from the beloved morning show late last week — missing Hoda Kotb’s monumental final show after nearly 18 years on Friday, Jan. 10.

Sheinelle Jones is addressing her absence from the "Today" show. The beloved co-anchor of the NBC morning show's third hour has been absent for weeks but announced Wednesday that she is taking break from "Today" to focus on her family.

Sheinelle Jones, the third-hour co-host of “Today,” revealed on Wednesday that she is taking an extended break from the morning show to handle a family health matter. Now, new details have emerged about her absence. The journalist, 46, did not disclose the nature of the issue, but a source close to Jones told People the situation is “serious.”

In a statement on Jan 15 shared on the air, Sheinelle Jones said she is "taking time" away from the TODAY show. Read her statement in full here.