He’s the Nine News Sydney fan favourite who has been missing from his regular spot for weeks – including from the network’s live coverage of the Bondi Junction stabbing.
And now it appears that much loved anchor man Peter Overton has been facing a health challenge.
The 58-year-old media veteran is currently recovering at home after recently undergoing hip replacement surgery.
Peter’s wife Jess Rowe, 53, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a health update on the Nine star.
Telling followers that Peter is getting lots of ‘tender loving care,’ the former Studio 10 host also included a cute photo in her share.
Jess Rowe has shared news that her husband Peter Overton is currently recovering at home after recently undergoing hip replacement surgery. Pictured: Peter in bed with the family pets
In the picture a smiling Peter can be seen lying in bed as he recuperates from his surgery.
The picture features Peter wearing a polo shirt and baseball cap, with his bare legs crossed and above the covers.
Also sharing Peter’s bed are two family pets, with one snuggling his pillow, while the other lies at the newsreader’s feet.
Jess said that Peter is recovering well and re-assured fans on her Instagram that the New News Sydney anchor man woul be back at work in the next few weeks. Pictured: Jess and Peter
Jess’ message to fans is pictured
In the caption Jess wrote: ‘Many of you have been missing Petee from your tv screens these past couple of weeks and have asked me where he is!
‘Well he’s at home recovering from hip replacement surgery and getting lots of TLC.
‘Petee will be back on Nine News Sydney soon.’
Fans filled Jess’ replies with comments and well wishes.
‘Miss you Pete uncross your legs! Nurse talking hers,’ one viewers messaged.
Another fan added: ‘Legend! The best in the business! Hope you are back reading the news soon. Miss seeing you read read the evening news so much.’
The high profile media favourites celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in January.
Fans were quick Peter and Jess messages of support
One fan made a joke about how much Peter Jess’ cats seem to be enjoying having the Nine star at home.
‘He has got great bed companions,’ they commented, adding: ‘They will be sorry when he recovers.’
Meanwhile, Jessica is best known for her co-hosting role on Studio 10, which she stepped down from in March 2018 to spend more time with her family.
The couple share two daughters, Allegra 15, and Giselle, 13, and first met when Jess was doing work experience at Channel Nine when she was 19.
Peter Overton currently presents Nine News Sydney Thursday to Sunday
Jess said Peter was one of the few people who spoke to her during her work experience stint, and they saw each other again years later at the Logies.
‘As we were talking I was thinking, “Why can’t I meet a nice man like this? Why am I not attracting really good, decent people like this beautiful man?”‘ she told Mamamia in May 2018.
In January the happy couple celebrated twenty years of marriage.