After weeks of unexplained absences that left viewers wondering what was happening behind the scenes, Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones have finally signaled their return to the fourth hour of Today.
The two hosts have been away from live broadcasts for roughly three weeks, with the program relying on previously recorded segments and reruns instead. Neither Jenna nor Sheinelle had publicly explained their absence, prompting growing frustration and concern among longtime viewers.
Now, the silence appears to be over.
Jenna and Sheinelle announce a new season

The official Instagram account for Today with Jenna & Sheinelle revealed the lineup for the show’s new season, which begins Tuesday.
Monday’s episode, which was recorded before the Labor Day holiday, features Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon, Colin Jost and Leslie Jones.
The celebrity-filled lineup continues when Jenna and Sheinelle return to the studio.
Tuesday will feature Sara Bareilles and the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City. Naomi Watts and Shyne are scheduled for Wednesday.
Thursday brings an especially star-studded lineup with Cindy Crawford, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Theo James, while Tyler Perry is set to appear Friday.
“We’re back with an all-new season of #JennaandSheinelle! We’ll see y’all this week,” the show’s official post announced.
The message marks the clearest indication yet that the pair are preparing to resume their regular hosting duties after their extended summer break.

Their absence sparked questions from viewers
Jenna and Sheinelle were not the only Today personalities to take time away during the summer.
Savannah Guthrie took what was described as “much-needed” time off, with Kristen Welker stepping in behind the news desk. Carson Daly also filled in for Craig Melvin while Melvin took a family getaway.
But Jenna and Sheinelle’s prolonged absence attracted particular attention because of speculation surrounding their on-air relationship.
In recent months, viewers have noticed moments when the co-hosts appeared to snap at each other or exchange pointed remarks while cameras were rolling. Those interactions fueled speculation that there could be tension between them.
Sources previously told The U.S. Sun that the pair had not been working together as smoothly as producers had hoped since becoming co-hosts of the fourth hour.

Sheinelle’s arrival followed Hoda Kotb’s exit
Sheinelle became Jenna’s permanent co-host in January, taking over the position after Hoda Kotb left the show.
Their recent summer break is the first extended hiatus the two have taken since officially becoming co-anchors.
For viewers who have spent weeks watching reruns and prerecorded material in their place, the announcement of a new season — and a packed guest lineup — offers the strongest sign yet that Jenna and Sheinelle are ready to return to the Today spotlight.
Whether their comeback will put an end to the questions surrounding their absence remains to be seen.