NBC Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones says that she is taking leave from the show as she deals with a family health matter. Jones announced the news on Instagram on Wednesday morning, with co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin addressing it at the top of the 8 a.m. hour.

"Sheinelle appreciates the support she’s received from fans and viewers in her absence," an insider says Sheinelle Jones revealed on Wednesday, Jan. 15 that she is taking an extended break from the Today show to deal with a family health matter.

There have been a lot of changes at Today lately, especially with longtime anchor Hoda Kotb’s departure. While Craig Melvin took over Hoda’s seat as Today co-host, Sheinelle usually helms the show's third hour.

Sheinelle Jones is dealing with a “serious” family health matter, and, as a result, is taking an extended break from the “Today” show. PEOPLE, citing sources, reports Jones’ three children are not the issue.

A source close to Jones told People that the situation is “serious,” but does not involve herself or the three children she shares with her husband.

Sheinelle Jones spoke out in a statement after her absences from Today sparked fan concern. "I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show. I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter,

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.”