New Faces, New Beginnings: The Today Show's 2026 Makeover

The Today Show is shaking things up in 2026. Sheinelle Jones is stepping into a new role. She will be the new co-host for the fourth hour of the show. This is a big deal because she is replacing Hoda Kotb. Kotb left the show earlier this year. The new show will be called "Today with Jenna and Sheinelle. " It will start on January 12, 2026. Jones is no stranger to the Today Show. She has been part of the team since 2014. She started on the weekend show and then moved to weekdays in 2019. She has worked with many well-known anchors. But last year was tough for her. She took a break from the show. Her husband passed away after a battle with a serious illness. She came back to work in September. During a recent broadcast, Bush Hager announced the new co-host. She called Jones an "extraordinary broadcaster. " Hager also said that Jones is her "forever friend. " Jones talked about her difficult year. She said that her new role brings joy to her family. She described Hager as her "sister. " Since Kotb left, Hager has had many temporary co-hosts. She joked about having "60 first dates. " Now, she is excited to have a permanent co-host. The fourth hour of the Today Show airs at 10 a. m. ET every weekday.