Image Credit: Getty Images Sheinelle Jones has remained absent from the Today show in recent months, leaving fans concerned after she stepped away earlier this year due to what was initially described as a "family health matter." Her absence began around January and included Hoda Kotb's farewell episode, prompting questions about when she might return. On May 23, 2025, it was revealed that Jones' husband, Uche Ojeh, died following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.