Sheinelle Jones is closing out a difficult year on a positive note. The beloved NBC star, who joined the Today show family in October 2014, was officially announced as Jenna Bush Hager's permanent co-host for the morning news program's 10 o'clock hour.

Today ‘s Sheinelle Jones will be the new permanent co-host alongside Jenna Bush Hager in the fourth hour of the show, following longtime host Hoda Kotb’s departure earlier this year.