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 appreciates the support she’s received from fans and viewers in her absence," an insider says Sheinelle Jones revealed on Wednesday, Jan. 15 that she is taking an extended break from the Today show to deal with a family health matter.

NBC Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones says that she is taking leave from the show as she deals with a family health matter. Jones announced the news on Instagram on Wednesday morning, with co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin addressing it at the top of the 8 a.m. hour.

Today' show co-anchor Sheinelle Jones tells fans she will see them 'soon' as she continues with a 'family health matter.' She has been off air since December.

Today' co-host Sheinelle Jones has been absent from the show—and now, she's revealing what's happening with her "family health matter." Here's what to know.

A source close to Jones told People that the situation is “serious,” but does not involve herself or the three children she shares with her husband.

Sheinelle Jones is dealing with a “serious” family health matter, and, as a result, is taking an extended break from the “Today” show. PEOPLE, citing sources, reports Jones’ three children are not the issue.

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.”