Sheinelle Jones has officially been named the permanent co-host of the fourth hour of the TODAY show alongside Jenna Bush Hager. The show will now be called TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle, and it will begin airing in January. This announcement ends months of guest co-hosts and brings a new chapter to the popular morning program. Jenna shared the news on air on December 9, saying she could not be happier to welcome Sheinelle in her new role.
Sheinelle Jones Named Permanent Co-Host of TODAY’s Fourth Hour
Jenna praised Sheinelle not only as a talented journalist, but as someone who truly represents the heart of the TODAY show. She called her warm, authentic, and deeply connected to viewers. During the emotional announcement, the two women hugged on set, clearly moved by the moment. Sheinelle said the opportunity felt like a dream and described the new show as “the real deal,” saying she was grateful to share the journey with Jenna, whom she called her sister.
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Sheinelle Jones, who is 47, has been part of NBC News for more than 11 years. She is well known to TODAY viewers for her work on the 3rd Hour of TODAY and for her engaging interviews and fun on-screen moments. Starting in January, she will step away from the 9 a.m. hour to focus fully on co-hosting the fourth hour. Meanwhile, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Dylan Dreyer will continue their roles on the 3rd Hour.
This new role is especially meaningful for Sheinelle after a very difficult year. She returned to work earlier in 2025 following the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh, who passed away from brain cancer. She has spoken openly about her grief and the challenge of building a “new normal” for herself and her children. Sheinelle shared that the first people she told about her new job were her kids, who filled their home with joy and celebration.
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Executives at TODAY expressed their excitement about the new pairing, saying Jenna and Sheinelle have grown within the show and are deeply loved by the audience. After a year that included over 60 guest co-hosts, the fourth hour has found its steady anchor. With their strong friendship, honesty, and warmth, Jenna and Sheinelle promise to bring comfort, laughter, and meaningful conversations to viewers every morning.
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