Jessica Rowe explains why husband Pete Overton will be 'off work' for a while

Jessica Rowe has taken to Instagram on behalf of her husband Peter Overton to explain his absence from Nine News Sydney, saying that the beloved TV presenter will be off work a "little longer" as he recovers from a surgery.

Explaining that Pete doesn't do Instagram, Jessica let fans and friends know that the newsreader will be back on Nine News "soonish" and currently has to be resting his voice after an operation.

Why Peter Overton has been missing from Nine News

"As you know Pete doesn’t do Insta - and he wanted me to share some news with you. He’s off work for a little longer at the moment after an ENT surgeon discovered a polyp on one of his vocal cords which explains his very raspy voice over the holidays!" Jessica clarified.

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"He was operated on and part of his recovery is no talking for now (which is a HUGE challenge for him!!) Hopefully he’ll be back to 9news soonish. Big thanks to the great doctors, nurses, speech pathologists, and Petee’s wonderful work colleagues."

Friends, colleagues and fans were quick to send Pete well-wishes in the comments.

"Sending all my love to Pete! Hoping for a speedy recovery x," Jayne Azzo commented, with Melissa Hoyer saying, "Speedy recovery to precious Pete."

"Aww thank you so much for sharing this story with Pete’s fans who love him for the work he does and looking forward for his recovery from the surgery," one fan commented. "So look after him Jessica and give him lots of love from us all."

"Wishing you a speedy recovery Pete. Looking forward to hearing your calming voice on the airwaves real soon," anothe fan said. "We know Jess and the girls would be looking after Pete with great care."

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Some others took to sharing their similar stories.

"Speedy recovery Pete! I had the exact same thing a few years ago (curses teachers and performers). Avoided surgery for a long time but in the end I’m glad I did," one person shared. "Yes the first 10 days post-op were so hard especially when you are a chatty person like I am! Wishing you the best!"

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