Sheinelle Jones Named Permanent Today Fourth Hour Cohost

Sheinelle Jones was announced as the permanent cohost of the fourth hour of NBC's "Today" show alongside Jenna Bush Hager on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, marking the end of nearly a year of rotating guest hosts following Hoda Kotb's departure earlier in the year.

The announcement came during a live broadcast of the program, now rebranded as "Today with Jenna & Sheinelle," which will premiere in its new format on January 12, 2026. Bush Hager, who has shared the 10 a.m. slot with more than 60 guest cohosts since January, introduced Jones with visible emotion. "Today I am so thrilled to announce I have found my forever friend, and we are going to start a brand new journey in January," Bush Hager said. "I couldn't be more excited to share this person with you all. You all know her. She's an extraordinary broadcaster, but more importantly, she exemplifies exactly what this show is all about." The two shared a heartfelt hug on air as Jones emerged, with Bush Hager adding, "I'm so happy you're here."

To take on the role, Jones will step away from cohosting the show's third hour, where she has worked since 2019 alongside Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer. Her colleagues expressed...