Overview
- Jones opened the February 4 broadcast by acknowledging what would have been Uche Ojeh’s birthday and said the day felt tougher than the holidays.
- A video package highlighted five women who cared for Ojeh, including speech pathologist Jessica, whose final text to Jones included a clip of Ojeh saying, “I love you, Sheinelle.”
- Jones and Jenna Bush Hager brought the caregivers into Studio 1A and surprised them with a trip to Cabo as a gesture of thanks.
- Singer Blessing Offor performed, including “Brighter Days,” a song that comforted Jones during Ojeh’s illness, as well as the show’s theme.
- Jones noted she was also filling in on the main Today desk during Savannah Guthrie’s family crisis, underscoring how she is balancing grief with her new co-host duties.