Sheinelle Jones and Jenna Bush Hager chat with ET after Sheinelle’s debut on ‘Today With Jenna and Sheinelle’ on Monday. She was announced as Hoda Kotb’s replacement in December. The hour was filled with surprises, including a cameo from Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford, who originated ‘Today’s fourth hour in 2008. Sheinelle also shared tearful moments with a long-lost mentor and journalism students from her alma mater. The new job comes after Sheinelle took a nine-month leave of absence from the ‘Today’ team to care for her late husband, Uche Ojeh. He died after a battle with brain cancer in May 2025. ‘Today With Jenna and Sheinelle’ airs weekdays on NBC.
