By Debbie Emery - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter

The murder trial of suspected wife-killer Drew Peterson was delayed yet again on Friday due to a sick juror, but Breaking Celebrity News can exclusively reveal that his family is simply relieved that the long-awaited case has finally made it to a courtroom.

"It is a relief that the trial is finally here. Absolutely," Stephen Peterson, Drew's oldest son told Breaking Celebrity News in an exclusive interview.

"Obviously we are hoping he is coming home, however it happens," he went on to say.

As Breaking Celebrity News previously reported, the 58-year-old dubbed "Mr. Untouchable" is suspected of killing both his third and fourth wives, but is only currently standing trial for the 2004 murder of number three, Kathleen Savio, whose body was found in a dry bathtub in her home with her hair soaked in blood. His next spouse, Stacy Peterson, disappeared in 2007 and while he remains the prime suspect, he has not been charged in connection with her death.

Known for his jovial attitude at the most inappropriate times - which has included laughing as he walked into the Joliet, Illinois, court on the first day of his trial on Tuesday, and calling into a radio show to joke about his life behind bars – the former Chicago cop seemed unfazed that his future freedom is at risk.

"I speak to him a couple of times a week. He's himself," his son told Breaking Celebrity News when asked how his dad is coping with the pressure after his lawyer's requests for a mistrial have been rejected three times this week.