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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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0 / 31 Fotos
The big quit - Launched in 2013, 'Studio 10' has had Jessica Rowe at the helm from the very beginning.
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
Present - She quit live on air, citing her wish to be a more "present mother" for her children.
© Getty Images
2 / 31 Fotos
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.”
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
Last day - Rowe’s final day on Studio 10 will be Good Friday, March 30.
© Getty Images
4 / 31 Fotos
Career - Rowe's media career in Australia spans 25 years, including stints at all three commercial networks.
© Getty Images
5 / 31 Fotos
Tears - Fellow presenters on the show were brought to tears with news of her imminent departure.
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
Co-host - Co-host Joe Hildebrand sobbed throughout her shock announcement.
© Getty Images
7 / 31 Fotos
Replacement - Rowe's replacement on the show is yet to be announced.
© Getty Images
8 / 31 Fotos
Advocacy - She said she will continue to work as an advocate for mental health.
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
Reducing stagmatism - The newscaster received an Order of Australia for her mental health advocacy in 2015.
© Getty Images
10 / 31 Fotos
Not retiring - She reiterated that she wasn't retiring completely.
© Getty Images
11 / 31 Fotos
Projects - She will continue her public speaking, mental health advocacy, and her 'Crap Housewife' website.
© Getty Images
12 / 31 Fotos
Six months - Rowe announced that she had been discussing the decision with her husband, Peter Overton, for six months.
© Getty Images
13 / 31 Fotos
Husband - She has been married to Channel Nine presenter Peter Overton since 2004.
© Getty Images
14 / 31 Fotos
Holiday - The first thing she plans to do once finished is go on a romantic break with her husband.
© Getty Images
15 / 31 Fotos
Drama - Of course, her quitting was not without some rumour and drama.
© Getty Images
16 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
17 / 31 Fotos
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."
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
Bitter - Her manager fired back that leaving was always her idea. Such drama.
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
Clap back - Jessica Rowe's manager wrote, "Rob McKnight, to be absolutely clear - Ten offered Jess a generous new contract for her to stay".
© Getty Images
20 / 31 Fotos
Career break - Rowe got her start in television as a receptionist for Channel Nine.
© Getty Images
21 / 31 Fotos
News - She worked her way up to news presenter for Channel Ten by 1996.
© Getty Images
22 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
Scandal - Scandal engulfed her during her short stint at Channel Nine.
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
Bye to Nine - In 2007, Rowe left the Nine Network due to "payment disputes" after her return from maternity leave.
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
Postpartum - Rowe has been very open about her struggle with postpartum and general depression.
© Getty Images
27 / 31 Fotos
Ambassador - She is an ambassador and spokesperson for Beyondblue.
© Getty Images
28 / 31 Fotos
Never stop - Jessica Rowe has worked tirelessly to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and will continue the fight.
© Getty Images
29 / 31 Fotos
Published - She has written a book called 'Love, Wisdom, Motherhood' detailing her experiences of being a parent.
© Getty Images
30 / 31 Fotos
The life and times of Jessica Rowe in pictures
Rowe is bowing out of the news
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Jessica Rowe sensationally quit 'Studio 10' live on air the other morning, citing wishing to spend more time with her family. We take a look at her colourful history, style, and everything in-between.
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