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The big quit - Launched in 2013, 'Studio 10' has had Jessica Rowe at the helm from the very beginning.

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Present - She quit live on air, citing her wish to be a more "present mother" for her children.

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Family first - She continued, “Allegra and Giselle need their mum. I want to be there in the mornings for them, to take them to school... It is something that I need to do, it is as simple as that.”

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Last day - Rowe’s final day on Studio 10 will be Good Friday, March 30.

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Career - Rowe's media career in Australia spans 25 years, including stints at all three commercial networks.

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Tears - Fellow presenters on the show were brought to tears with news of her imminent departure.

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Co-host - Co-host Joe Hildebrand sobbed throughout her shock announcement.

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Replacement - Rowe's replacement on the show is yet to be announced.

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Advocacy - She said she will continue to work as an advocate for mental health.

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Reducing stagmatism - The newscaster received an Order of Australia for her mental health advocacy in 2015.

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Not retiring - She reiterated that she wasn't retiring completely.

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Projects - She will continue her public speaking, mental health advocacy, and her 'Crap Housewife' website.

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Six months - Rowe announced that she had been discussing the decision with her husband, Peter Overton, for six months.

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Husband - She has been married to Channel Nine presenter Peter Overton since 2004.

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Holiday - The first thing she plans to do once finished is go on a romantic break with her husband.

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Drama - Of course, her quitting was not without some rumour and drama.

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Controversy   - Former Studio 10 executive producer Rob McKnight, who dramatically exited the show in November last year, had something scandalous to say on social media.

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Twitter - McKnight tweeted:  "Channel Ten have been planning to sack her for over a year. She blamed me, even though I was trying to save her job."

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Bitter - Her manager fired back that leaving was always her idea. Such drama.

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Clap back - Jessica Rowe's manager wrote, "Rob McKnight, to be absolutely clear - Ten offered Jess a generous new contract for her to stay".

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Career break - Rowe got her start in television as a receptionist for Channel Nine.

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News - She worked her way up to news presenter for Channel Ten by 1996.

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Switching it up - After making her name at Ten, she briefly co-hosted Nine's 'Today' program with Karl Stefanovic before moving to Seven, then returning to Ten in 2013.

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Scandal - Scandal engulfed her during her short stint at Channel Nine.

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Not cool Eddie - Eddie McGuire, then Nine's chief executive, allegedly asked when he could "bone" her, with reports suggesting the word meant to sack her.

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Bye to Nine - In 2007, Rowe left the Nine Network due to "payment disputes" after her return from maternity leave.

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Postpartum - Rowe has been very open about her struggle with postpartum and general depression.

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Ambassador - She is an ambassador and spokesperson for Beyondblue.

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Never stop - Jessica Rowe has worked tirelessly to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and will continue the fight.

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Published - She has written a book called 'Love, Wisdom, Motherhood' detailing her experiences of being a parent.

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