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Today's Sheinelle Jones Sparks 'Real Housewives' Casting Rumors
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Sheinelle Jones' phone "continues to explode" over 'Real Housewives of New York' casting rumors
- Jones "pleaded the Fifth" when asked if she would consider joining the reality show
- Cohen says the door is "left open" for Jones to potentially join the cast in the future
On September 26, 2025, Today show host Sheinelle Jones found herself at the center of speculation that she may be joining the cast of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City. During an appearance on the Today show, Jones revealed that her phone has been "exploding" over the past 72 hours with inquiries about the casting rumors.
When pressed by host Andy Cohen, who is an executive producer on the Housewives franchise, Jones initially tried to dodge the question, hiding her face and saying "I can't, no, stop looking at me." However, Cohen noted that Jones had "left the door open" to potentially joining the show in the future.
Though Jones later clarified that she is not joining the cast for the upcoming 15th season, the rumors have clearly piqued the interest of both fans and the show's producers. Cohen previously revealed that Bravo has been actively meeting with potential new Housewives as they look to refresh the long-running series.
As for Jones, the popular Today show personality has been open about her personal journey following the recent death of her husband, Uche Ojeh, from an aggressive form of brain cancer. She took an extended hiatus from the show to spend time with her husband in his final months, and has been candid about the grief she has experienced since his passing.
