{"id":2150,"date":"2025-03-18T04:10:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T04:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insightflowmedia.com\/archives\/2150"},"modified":"2025-03-18T04:10:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T04:10:26","slug":"exclusive-todays-sheinelle-jones-to-officially-replace-hoda-kotb-as-jenna-bush-hagers-co-host-after-shes-back-from-family-leave-news-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insightflowmedia.com\/?p=2150","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: Today\u2019s Sheinelle Jones to officially replace Hoda Kotb as Jenna Bush Hager\u2019s co-host after she\u2019s back from family leave – News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TODAY\u2019s Sheinelle Jones is poised to officially replace Hoda Kotb as Jenna Bush Hager\u2019s co-host after she returns from family leave.<\/p>\n

An insider exclusively told The U.S. Sun that NBC execs have found a permanent replacement for Hoda, 60, in the fourth hour of Today \u2013 but the transition is on hold.<\/p>\n

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Sheinelle Jones is set to be announced as the replacement for Hoda Kotb alongside Jenna Bush Hager in the fourth hour of Today ShowCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

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Jenna has been hosting with a slew of celebrity guests in the fourth hour, but Today is expected to announce Sheinelle as Hoda\u2019s replacementCredit: Getty
Sheinelle, 46, \u201chas the job,\u201d the insider claimed, but added there will not be an announcement until after her leave of absence has ended.<\/p>\n

She has been away from Today since December, and has been silent on social media as well.<\/p>\n

Sheinelle only returned to Instagram briefly on January 15 to issue a statement about her coping with a \u201cfamily health matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

The morning show\u2019s staff \u201chas been extremely supportive\u201d of the beloved journalist as she handles her family matter, the insider insisted.<\/p>\n

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The source added that while Sheinelle got the job, Today\u2019s lifestyle contributor, Jill Martin, also lobbied hard for the spot.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, network execs learned an important lesson by promoting anchor Craig Melvin to Hoda\u2019s more news-driven co-anchor spot alongside Savannah Guthrie, which seemed to help inform their decision regarding Sheinelle.<\/p>\n

\u201cRatings with Craig are good. This taught executives that the audience wants people they know and that they should promote from within,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n

Sheinelle was perfect for the position because she\u2019s a seasoned professional, whereas Jenna is a less experienced anchor.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey need someone who can throw to break, someone who knows the craft of making TV work, and Sheinelle is a pro,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Sun has reached out to Today for comment.<\/p>\n

Today fans demand show hire \u2018hilarious\u2019 A-list guest host as Hoda Kotb\u2019s official replacement opposite Jenna Bush Hager<\/p>\n

The fourth hour of Today is currently called Jenna & Friends, and has a new celebrity guest host every week or every few days.<\/p>\n

Jenna has co-hosted her fourth hour alongside stars like Scarlett Johansson, Amy Poehler, and Ciara after Hoda\u2019s departure in January.<\/p>\n

Fans have been questioning when NBC is finally going to name an official co-host, with one viewer demanding Jenna \u201cneeds a seasoned partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

SHEINELLE\u2019S ABSENCE<\/h2>\n

As The U.S. Sun previously reported, fans questioned where Sheinelle had gone as she was conspicuously absent for Hoda\u2019s goodbye show on January 10.<\/p>\n

The host also didn\u2019t send a video of herself bidding farewell to Hoda.<\/p>\n

During the January 15 show, Today hosts explained more about their colleague\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know so many of you have been asking about Sheinelle and missing her, and we miss her too,\u201d Savannah said on air.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Craig added, \u201cWe all love you, and we are so looking forward to having you back. See you soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans expressed their gratitude for the update, and sent their thoughts and prayers under Sheinelle\u2019s Instagram post.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to seeing you soon,\u201d one fan wrote.<\/p>\n

Another follower chimed in: \u201cWe miss you and your beautiful smile.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Today Show\u2019s official Instagram account also commented, sharing, \u201cWe love you, Sheinelle.\u201d<\/p>\n

FUTURE OF TODAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The anchor, who has been a part of the Today family for more than 10 years, has amassed a huge fan base for her presence on the show.<\/p>\n

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Before landing at Today, the mom of three rose through the ranks of local news stations.<\/p>\n

Sheinelle is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is the daughter of senior US district judge Cardozie Darnell Jones II.<\/p>\n

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NBC execs have learned that the audience likes seeing people promoted from within, making Sheinelle a natural choiceCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

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Sheinelle is set to host the fourth hour of Today (alongside Craig Melvin, Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Jenna Bush Hager)Credit: Getty<\/p>\n

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Sheinelle has been out on leave dealing with a family medical crisis since mid-December, and the announcement is expected upon her returnCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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