what happened to chanel on the today show

Chanel returned to the Today Show in early September 2025 after an extended absence related to a family health matter. Specifically, Sheinelle Jones, who was one of the Today Show co-hosts including Chanel, had been away since December 2024 due to her husband's battle with brain cancer. Her husband, Uche Ojeh, passed away in May 2025 after a courageous fight with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. Sheinelle came back to the show on September 5, 2025, and shared a deeply personal interview about her experience of loss and finding hope. The show and her co-hosts have expressed strong support for her during this difficult time. Chanel, as part of the team, welcomed her back on air around that time as well.