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.

NBC Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones says that she is taking leave from the show as she deals with a family health matter. Jones announced the news on Instagram on Wednesday morning, with co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin addressing it at the top of the 8 a.m. hour.

Sheinelle Jones revealed on Wednesday, Jan. 15 that she is taking an extended break from the Today show to deal with a family health matter. And while she did not disclose the nature of the issue, a source close to Jones tells PEOPLE the situation is "serious."

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.

A source close to Jones told People that the situation is “serious,” but does not involve herself or the three children she shares with her husband.

Sheinelle Jones, co-host of the third hour of Today, said that she is taking time off for a family health matter. Today co-host Savannah Guthrie referred to Jones’ Instagram message on the show this morning.

Sheinelle Jones is dealing with a “serious” family health matter, and, as a result, is taking an extended break from the “Today” show. PEOPLE, citing sources, reports Jones’ three children are not the issue.