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Sheinelle Jones named permanent co-host of TODAY Show’s Fourth Hour

(KYMA, NBC) - NBC'S TODAY Show announced Sheinelle Jones will join Jenna Bush Hager as permanent co-host for the show's Fourth Hour.

Jones, who has been with NBC News for more than 11 years, will replace Hoda Kotb, who departed the show earlier this year.

After Kotb's departure, Hager and over 60 people, including Scarlett Johansson and former First Lady Michelle Obama, co-hosted the 10:00 a.m. show, aptly titled "Jenna & Friends."

Jones will depart the show's Third Hour while Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer will remain as co-hosts.

"TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle" will launch Monday, January 12, 2026. To learn more about Jones and the new show, click here.

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