Maria Shriver is praising her friend Sheinelle Jones. The author, 69, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message following the death of the NBC correspondent’s husband Uche Ojeh.

NBC's Maria Shriver — of the famous Kennedy family — wrote that "Sheinelle was a courteous caregiver, there around the clock, caring, loving, showing up 24/7 for him." ...

So, what is going on and where is Sheinelle on the Today show in 2025? Well, she gave details about why she's been absent — and it's for a reason that has her Today family rallying around her.

Sheinelle Jones, the third-hour "Today" co-host, finally explained why she absent from the show for over a week, including for Hoda Kotb's final show.

Sheinelle Jones joined NBC as a part-time host in 2014, before becoming cohost of TODAY's third hour in January 2019. She also hosts the Wild Child nature show on NBC.

Sheinelle Jones' "Today" show colleagues think about her every single day. In an update with "Entertainment Tonight" published April 30, Jones' co-hosts from the NBC morning show's third hour ...