"Today" show host Sheinelle Jones announces that she will extend her break from the daytime program due to a family health matter.

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.

Sheinelle is married to business consultant Uche Ojeh, and the couple has three children together: 14-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins, Clara and Uche. A source told People that Sheinelle's current situation is “serious” but doesn’t involve Sheinelle’s husband or three children.