EXCLUSIVE: Inside Her Lavish $30m Home During Crisis!

NBC host Sheinelle Jones has broken her silence about her mysterious absence from “Today,” revealing she is taking an extended break from the popular morning show to deal with a “family health matter”—while assuring fans that she will return to her on-air role when the time is right.

The 46-year-old is a co-host on the third hour of “Today,” alongside Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer, having joined the star-studded team in 2014, when she quickly became a household name.

However, her dedicated fanbase began to raise concerns about Jones’ welfare when she vanished from their screens without an explanation after Dec. 18—leading some viewers to question whether she had quietly left the show.

Now, after weeks of silence, Jones has revealed the reason for her absence, issuing a short statement on Instagram in which she thanked fans for their support while promising that she will “see you soon.”

“I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show,” she wrote. “I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter.

NBC host Sheinelle Jones has broken her silence on her shocking absence from the “Today” show, explaining that she has taken an extended break to deal with a “serious family matter”—as she assured fans she would be back but will be laying low in one of her many properties for the time being.(NBC)

The news anchor has now revealed that the reasoning behind her extended leave is because of a “family health matter” and took to Instagram to thank fans for their support during this difficult time.(Sheinellejones/instagram)

It’s unclear where Jones is hunkering down while dealing with the undisclosed health issue; however, she and her husband own a stunning property in Livingston Manor, NY, which they bought in 2020.(Realtor.com)

“It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not on the support of my ‘Today’ show family, but to also have all of you,” she added. “Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”

She then signed off the emotional post: “Love, Sheinelle.”

Though she did not offer any further details about the “health matter” that has taken her away from her daily role on the series, a source told People that the situation is “series,” but does not involve her or the three children she shares with husband, Uche Ojeh: 12-year-old twins, Clara and Uche, and 14-year-old Kayin.

The insider added to the outlet that the TV star is grateful for the love she has received from the network during this challenging time.

“Sheinelle appreciates the support she’s received from fans and viewers in her absence. She’s especially grateful for her tight-knit ‘Today’ show family and co-hosts, for all their love during a sensitive time,” the unnamed source said.

It’s not currently known where Jones and her family are hunkering down during this difficult time—however, according to property records, she and her husband own a large residence in Livingston Manor, NY, which was last purchased for just under $1.4 million in December 2020.

According to Realtor.com® estimates, the property is now worth upward of $2 million.

The home boasts 4,762 square feet of living space on 53 acres with a “large stocked pond” and an in-ground heated pool, per its original listing description.

Inside the property, there is a library, formal dining room, and an enormous master suite, while there is an additional four-bedroom, two-bath guesthouse.

The stunning home sits on a 53-acre plot of land.(Realtor.com)

Before moving into the sprawling abode, Jones and her family were living in a Manhattan apartment.(Today.com)

She told Today.com that she fell in love with the high ceilings in her first New York City home, which she moved into after landing a role on NBC’s team.(Today.com)

It’s thought that Jones and her family moved into the home after returning from a five-month getaway in South Carolina, where they quarantined during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the time, the “Today” host voiced her excitement at the prospect of beginning a “new adventure,” while gushing about the time that she and her loved ones had been able to spend isolating in such a picturesque location.

“Time to start a new chapter!” she wrote in an Instagram post highlighting her favorite images from their stay. “The last five months have been filled with so much uncertainty, but having this time together as a family has been the silver lining.

“It’s easier to stay isolated when you’re with people you love. (I wish I would’ve journaled!!!)… So thankful for what this time has taught me …. and the healing power of nature. Until next time South Carolina!”

Although Jones and her husband own a property outside of New York City, they did live in a Manhattan apartment at one point—with the on-air personality proudly flaunting the space in a story posted on Today.com.

She explained to the online outlet that she fell in love with the home’s high ceilings, corner window and hardwood floors, having moved into the home after their family relocated from Philadelphia when she landed the role on “Today.”

Jones is expected to release a book all about her journey through motherhood and the challenges she faced with her own mom titled, “Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans.”

The book, which is set to hit shelves in April, will feature valuable lessons about parenting, with the TV star revealing to People she learned things about her mom while penning it.

She said: “Even while I was writing this, there were times that were really tough and I would be writing a chapter with Lucille O’Neal, Shaq’s mom, and she talked about alcoholism, and I’m going through my own thing and I’m like, ‘You know what? She was able to push through that and motherhood didn’t stop.

“And so I think you’ll find a thread at the end of this book. I hope it’s inspiring,” she added. “I hope people laugh a little bit. They may shed a tear or two, but ultimately it’s my love letter to moms.”

Kelsi Karruli is a senior celebrity reporter who joined Realtor.com in 2025. She writes about trends encompassing real estate and celebrity properties. She previously wrote for Daily Mail, True Urban Culture, and JMedia Corporation, where she specialized in covering celebrities, relationships, psychology, and gender issues. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Pace University, where she received the James Rose Award for excellence in journalism. When she isn’t updating readers on A-listers’ moves, she is spending time with her cat, Mary, and cheering on the Albanian soccer team.