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, 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.”