Sheinelle Jones‘ prolonged absence from the At present present has sparked concern amongst viewers. The correspondent addressed the state of affairs for the primary time on January 15, almost a full month after she final appeared on the morning present.
Nonetheless, Jones’ clarification has led to extra questions on why she’s been MIA and what her plans are for returning. Scroll down for every thing we learn about what’s happening.
Why is Sheinelle Jones lacking from At present?
Jones defined her absence by way of Instagram. “I sincerely recognize all of you who’ve reached out whereas I’ve been absent from the present,” she wrote. “I wish to share with you that I’m taking time to take care of a household well being matter.”
She concluded, “It’s not misplaced on me how fortunate I’m to haven’t solely the help of my At present Present household, however to even have all of you. Your kindness means a lot to me. I’ll see you quickly.”
Jones has been with At present since October 2014 when she joined the present as a part of Weekend At present. She turned the co-host of third Hour At present in January 2019, giving her a six-day work schedule as she continued to co-anchor Weekend At present on Saturdays. She left the weekend present in December 2019.
When is Sheinelle Jones returning to At present?
A return date for Jones has not been confirmed. Her final episode earlier than the hiatus was on December 18, 2024.
She did trace that her depart shouldn’t be everlasting when she instructed viewers she would “see” them “quickly” in her Instagram put up. Nonetheless, PEOPLE reported on January 15 that the matter Jones is coping with is “severe.” The magazine’s supply clarified that the well being subject doesn’t contain Jones’ husband, Uche Ojeh, or any of their three youngsters.
“Sheinelle appreciates the help she’s acquired from followers and viewers in her absence,” PEOPLE’s supply stated. “She’s particularly grateful for her tight-knit At present present household and co-hosts, for all their love throughout a delicate time.”
Who’s Sheinelle Jones’ husband?
Jones has been married to Ojeh since 2007. The 2 met whereas at Northwestern College and have been collectively for greater than 25 years. She was a freshman when Ojeh visited as a senior in highschool. “I used to be a pretend tour information,” she revealed. “I used to be simply strolling to class. [I was like, ‘Are you guys lost?’ And] I instructed him I might take him round as a result of he was cute.”
Ojeh has been a managing associate at UAO Consulting since 2008, in line with his LinkedIn.
Who’re Sheinelle Jones’ Children?
Jones and Ojeh share a son Kayin, born in 2009, and twins Clara and Uche, born in July 2012.
“With all three of my youngsters, I attempt to present them that they’re ALL a crew, and so they need to handle one another,” she wrote in an essay for At present.com in 2015. “On the identical time, I’m studying that they every prefer to know they’re particular on their very own. They are going to usually come to me for particular person affirmation after which head again into the ‘group’ able to play as a crew.”
Who’re Sheinelle Jones’ mother and father?
Sheinelle’s dad, Choose C. Darnell Jones, and mother, Sheila Kinnard, are divorced.
Whereas Darnell retired on the age of 73 in 2022, he beforehand served as a decide for the US District Courtroom for the Japanese District of Pennsylvania, amongst different positions. Kinnard is a retired drama instructor.
Jones has 4 siblings: twins Antonia Thomas and Fernando Jones, in addition to sister Keesha and brother Cardozie. She additionally has an in depth relationship along with her maternal grandmother, Jo Brown.