Jess Rowe explains her husband's absence from the news desk
Jessica Rowe has shared the reason why her husband Peter Overton has been absent from his presenting duties on the 9News desk for the last few weeks.
Taking to her Instagram, Rowe explained that Overton has been at home recovering from surgery and will remain on leave for another few weeks.
“Many of you have been missing Petee from your TV screens these past couple of weeks & have asked me where he is!” the 53-year-old began in her post.
“Well he’s at home recovering from hip replacement surgery & getting lots of TLC. Petee will be back @9newssydney soon!”
In her post, the former Studio 10 host shared a photo of her husband, 58, with his feet up on the bed, appearing in good spirits.
Her followers thanked Rowe for the update while also wishing the beloved news anchor a speedy recovery from the extensive procedure.
“Oh! We miss seeing you Pete! Get well soon,” wrote one, while another commented, “Thank you we have missed Pete wondering what had happened to him. Wishing Pete all the very best for a speedy recovery.”
“Legend! The best in the business! Hope you are back reading the news soon. Miss seeing you read the evening news so much,” wrote yet another.
Others who had undergone the same surgery shared their words of encouragement, with one person commenting, “OMG Peter I had hip replacement surgery 5 weeks ago. Hang in there buddy it gets better I promise.”
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