Sheinelle and Uche became parents with the birth of their eldest child, son Kayin, in August 2009. Kayin seemingly shares his mom’s passion for journalism, as he interviewed Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney for NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt: Kids Edition in March 2021.

However, concern grew after she was absent from Hoda Kotb’s last show as an anchor and Craig Melvin’s first. Several comments left on the “Today” show’s Instagram page inquired as to where she was. “Where in the world is Sheinelle? Why has she missed out on the great moments with Hoda and Craig,” one fan asked.