Following her sudden absence, many people have begun speculating that Sheinelle Jones might be leaving NBC‘s The TODAY show. In 2014, she initially became a part of the weekend edition of Today as a co-anchor and also contributed to 3rd Hour Today. She has dedicated several years of her career to the network. As a result, many are wondering whether her recent absence on multiple occasions indicate the beginning of a new chapter in her career.
Here’s all you need to know.
Is Sheinelle Jones leaving The TODAY Show?
No, Sheinelle Jones is not leaving The TODAY Show.
The rumors about Jones leaving The TODAY Show emerged when fans found her to be unexpectedly missing from last week and this week’s Monday morning segment. Due to the numerous anchor changes that are currently occurring on the network, many were concerned about her future on the show.
Moreover, last Friday served as an important day for one of the co-hosts, Hoda Kutb, who officially bid adieu to the show. However, Jones, not appearing to say goodbye to her colleague seemed to bother many. Fans took to social media to express their concerns about Jones’ recurring absence.
But the issue was addressed on Kotb’s final day by TODAY’s weathercaster Al Roker. During the segment, he indicated that she was on leave by mentioning simply that the newscaster “is off.” Nonetheless, the popular anchor has yet to give a word on her most recent absence from the show (via Austin American-Statesman).
Rumors about her departure have sprung up before when she did not feature on the show in November last year. At the time, she was replaced by Savannah Sellers. As of now, Jones doesn’t appear to have exited the show, given their website still names her as “a co-host of NBC News’ 3rd hour of TODAY and a mid-week correspondent for TODAY.”
