Channel 9 newsreader Peter Hitchener to miss tonight's bulletin after falling ill on-air

Veteran broadcaster Peter Hitchener will sit out tonight's 9News bulletin after falling ill on-air yesterday.

Hitchener says he is "feeling better" after having to step away from reading last night's 9News 6pm bulletin in Melbourne due to a migraine.

The Melbourne anchor today said on Twitter he was looking forward to returning to television screens tomorrow night.

"Thanks so much for all the support, most grateful," he said.

"I'm well and resting up today, and look forward to returning to @9NewsMelb tomorrow night."

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The popular Melbourne anchor was delivering the 6pm news when a severe migraine prevented him from reading the studio teleprompter.

"While reading tonight's bulletin of 9News, Peter Hitchener experienced a migraine," a Nine spokesperson said.

"He is grateful for everyone's concern."

Hitchener was replaced by Clint Stanaway, who informed audiences the presenter had become ill.

Despite the hiccup, the Victorian icon has been actively posting on Twitter to reassure viewers that he is feeling better and appreciates the concern shown by thousands online.

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"Thanks so much for your well wishes... I am feeling better already. I am most grateful for your support," he tweeted.

The news was greeted warmly by Hitchener's followers and colleagues, who wished him well.

"Glad you're feeling better, Hitch! We were all worried for you over here in the West," 9News reporter and anchor Tracy Vo wrote.

"Get well Hitchy!" 9News reporter Charles Croucher wrote.

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"My father worked at GTV 9 for decades, starting way back in the black and white days, and I always asked him who he liked the most, and he said you," viewer Brad Jamin wrote.

"I really absorbed that information. You are a gentle shining light."