Sheinelle Jones’ fans are expressing concern as the Today star misses the end of an era without explanation

On January 13, 2025By Littum

Sheinelle Jones is incredibly close to her Show today co-stars, but on Friday, the NBC anchor was noticeably missing from the show.

What’s more, it meant Sheinelle wasn’t there to say goodbye to her good friend Hoda Kotb on her very last day.

At the start of the show, it was announced that Sheinelle was off, but no explanation was given, leading fans to express their concern on social media.

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“Where’s Sheinelle I hope she’s ok,” one wrote, while another commented: “Anyone know where Sheinelle is today? I hope she’s ok.” A third added: “Where’s Sheinelle? It’s not like her to miss this.”

While Sheinelle wasn’t there, she was seconded by Today regular Jill Martin.

Sheinelle was noticeably absent from the emotional show — Sheinelle Jones was noticeably absent from the emotional show

The emotional show saw Hoda’s co-stars relive their best moments with the star, and in a hilarious moment, the beloved anchor mistook Savannah Guthrie’s announcement to say goodbye to “an icon on 30 Rock” to be about her.

“We’re getting ready to say goodbye to an icon on 30 Rock. Let’s face it, worldwide too. We’ve been counting down to it,” she said.

Hoda Kotb paid tribute to all her Today co-stars on her last day

Hoda assumed, along with viewers, that Savannah was talking about her, but it was actually the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center.

“You think we were talking about something else?” Savannah asked. “Another icon?” Craig Melvin – who will replace Hoda from January 13 – couldn’t control himself as he also started laughing.

Sheinelle Jones stepped in for Hoda Kotb — Sheinelle is incredibly close to Hoda

Hoda wiped her tears and chuckled before saying, “You’re messing with me.” Savannah blamed the control room as Hoda continued to cry and laugh at the same time. “I was ready to burst into tears,” she admitted.

Hoda revealed earlier this week during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show that she would pursue a career in wellness after leaving Today.

“I’m starting a wellness app and a company that will involve retreats and a podcast and all kinds of things that we can get together, do things that I love,” she explained.

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Hoda will also embrace more quality time with her beloved daughters Haley, seven, and Hope, five, who she shares with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.

Hoda announced that she planned to leave Today on September 26. At the start of the show, she told her co-stars, “My time at NBC has been the longest professional love affair of my life. But only because you’ve been by my side on this twenty-six-year adventure.

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“When I look back, the math is crazy … Because I have to work through the beginning of 2025, there is plenty of time to talk about what lies ahead for all of us. But one thing I know for sure right now, is this: everything is It’s going to be just fine The peacock’s feathers are never ruffled … No matter who comes or goes TODAY, and these are great people – all of them – never waver.

“You always change weather with grace and courage. Happy and grateful, I plan to remain a part of the NBC family, the longest working relationship I’ve been lucky enough to hold close to my heart. I want to join. How could I not ? Family is family and you will always be a part of me.”