'I fell in love with her': Studio 10's Sarah Harris gushes over co-host Jessica Rowe and reveals how they first met when the TV presenter offered her advice at the 2005 Logies

By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia

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They're the friendly co-hosts of Studio 10.

And new mother Sarah Harris has revealed the close bond she shares with Jessica Rowe, 46.

The blonde took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal they first met at the 2005 Logie Awards as Sarah was covering her first red carpet, when Jessica gave her some cheeky advice to help with the nerves.

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Helping each other out: Sarah Harris has revealed the close bond she shares with Jessica Rowe, 46 after the TV presenter offered some words of encouragement to the rookie reporter when she covered her first Logies

Helping each other out: Sarah Harris has revealed the close bond she shares with Jessica Rowe, 46 after the TV presenter offered some words of encouragement to the rookie reporter when she covered her first Logies

In part of her post, Sarah recalled that Jessica could tell 'I was way out of my depth and terribly nervous' before the TV presenter offered some words of encouragement to the rookie reporter.

'And as I put out my microphone to interview her she leaned in and whispered "don't be nervous. They're all just w****** in nice dresses. You've got this...'"

Sarah added: 'I fell in love with her that very moment.'

'I was way out of my depth and terribly nervous':  Sarah recalled that Jessica could tell 'I was way out of my depth and terribly nervous' before she tried to interview the beauty

'I was way out of my depth and terribly nervous':  Sarah recalled that Jessica could tell 'I was way out of my depth and terribly nervous' before she tried to interview the beauty

Sweet: In part of her post, Sarah said Jessica could tell 'I was way out of my depth and terribly nervous' before the TV personality offered some words of encouragement to the rookie reporter 

Sweet: In part of her post, Sarah said Jessica could tell 'I was way out of my depth and terribly nervous' before the TV personality offered some words of encouragement to the rookie reporter 

She then reflected on their friendship now, over ten years later, and marvelled: 'I can't believe [Jessica] is not only my work colleague but my friend'.

'Like I said Jess, you're a gem of a woman and I am blessed to know you!'

Meanwhile, Sarah also gushed about Jessica to News Corp, saying she's always been there when times are tough. 

Close: She then reflected on their friendship now and said she 'can't believe' she can call Jessica her friend, co-worker and 'family' (they are seen together on the Studio 10 panel)

Close: She then reflected on their friendship now and said she 'can't believe' she can call Jessica her friend, co-worker and 'family' (they are seen together on the Studio 10 panel)

'There have been a number of times when I’ve been on the phone to her having a meltdown and she talks me off the ledge,' she said, adding Jessica has also given her parenting advice. 

Jessica meanwhile told the publisher that she has no regrets slamming rival and former boss Eddie McGuire earlier this year, after he jokingly said he'd pay $50,000 to watch journalist Caroline Wilson 'drown.'

The journalist told the publication she 'took that power back' in standing up for what she believed in.

Jessica has not been a fan of the broadcaster and former Nine boss since she was let go from the network in 2006, in what's now the infamous 'boning' incident.

Speaking her mind: Jessica said she has no regrets slamming rival and former boss Eddie McGuire earlier this year, after he jokingly said he'd pay $50,000 to watch journalist Caroline Wilson 'drown' (She is seen with Eddie in 2006)

Speaking her mind: Jessica said she has no regrets slamming rival and former boss Eddie McGuire earlier this year, after he jokingly said he'd pay $50,000 to watch journalist Caroline Wilson 'drown' (She is seen with Eddie in 2006)

Jess revealed in her interview with the publication, her lash out at Eddie over the comments - which aired on her morning show - wasn't scripted or planned. 

The TV personality believed she did the right thing after people contacted her saying she spoke up for the down and out.

'But what emboldened me after I’d done that was the number of people who knew me, and others who didn’t, who either emailed me or messaged or stopped me in the street and said "that was so good because we all have had moments in our lives where we felt like we can’t speak up, or we can’t say what is wrong, or get the chance to take that power back," Jessica said. 

Controversial: Jessica told the publication she 'took that power back' in standing up for what she believed in (seen is Caroline Wilson)

Controversial: Jessica told the publication she 'took that power back' in standing up for what she believed in (seen is Caroline Wilson)

Earlier this year, Jessica slammed Eddie for his comments about Caroline during an episode of Studio 10, saying: 'I think it is time people called him out. He is someone who I think is a protected species.'

'He has said inappropriate things about me – which he denies saying – and he has also said inappropriate things about Adam Goodes.'

Also during the smack down, she added: 'If we think this is appropriate behaviour, heaven help us. I’m really sick of these posturing blokes thinking they can get away with stuff because they think it’s funny'. 

Eddie and Jessica's rivalry stems back to 2006, when he allegedly made sexual comments about her.

Former Nine News Director Mark Llewellyn revealed in 2006 that Eddie, who was the network's CEO at the time, said while referring to Jessica's future at the Network: 'What are we going to do about Jessica? When should we bone her? I reckon it should be next week.'

Earlier this year, Eddie spoke to GQ and denied ever saying the word 'bone.' 

Sexism? Eddie and Jessica's rivalry stems back to 2006, when he allegedly made sexual comments about her

Sexism? Eddie and Jessica's rivalry stems back to 2006, when he allegedly made sexual comments about her

 

 

 

 

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