Sheinelle Jones is returning to the Today show.
On Friday (September 5), Jones is set to make her first appearance on the Today show following the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh, earlier this year. Jones’ return was announced on Tuesday’s (September 2) episode of the show by co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin.
“We’ve got some other great news that we are so excited to share with you, and it involves a member of our own Today family,” Melvin said.
“Yes, our beloved Sheinelle will be returning to the show,” Guthrie added. “She and her family have been through so much after the devastating loss of her husband, Uche.”
Jones was on extended leave after Ojeh died following his battle with glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.
During Friday’s episode, Jones will reflect on grief, strength, and hope in a pre-taped interview with Guthrie.
“We recently sat down together,” Guthrie said. “We shared a really personal conversation, talking about how she has carried on and found the strength these past few months. She calls this experience a ‘beautiful nightmare.’ And she has thoughts on grief that are so touching.”
“We cannot wait to welcome Sheinelle home, right where she belongs, right here in our studio, Studio 1A on Friday,” she added.
Jones and Ojeh were married for 18 years and share three children, Kayin, 16, and twins Clara and Uche, 13. After his death was publicly announced on May 23, Jones expressed gratitude in an Instagram post, writing: “Thank you, for all of your love and support ❤️.”
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