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.

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.

Sheinelle Jones, a beloved co-host of the "Third Hour of Today," has been noticeably absent from the show since mid-December, leaving fans and viewers