2008 Featured Presenter

Jo Frost, Supernanny

Jo Frost was catapulted to international fame when she became the star of a new reality show, "Supernanny." She won the role over hundreds of other applicants when executive producer Nick Powell was struck by her outstanding childcare skills, her sincerity and candid style that now helps to her transform families and instill positive, lasting results. She debuted in the UK in the summer of 2004 with just three episodes, and became an overnight sensation, garnering widespread popularity and acclaim. She made "Naughty Step" and "Your behavior is very naughty!" national catchphrases, and even got a rave in the House of Commons on a discussion about preventing the causes of anti-social behavior.

When the U.S. version of her show debuted in January 2005, it became an instant ratings hit, and Jo won national praise from TV critics and columnists, including Newsweek and The New York Times, among many others. She appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Live with Regis & Kelly" and "The Late Show with David Letterman," as well as on other major national programs. Her companion book to the series, Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children (Hyperion Books), spent 17 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, hitting No. 1 for much of that time. Jo's second book, Ask Supernanny, was published in September 2006 and also hit the New York Times bestseller list. Her third book, Jo Frost's Confident Baby Care will be released in May 2008.

Jo says that children have been a big part of her life from the beginning. She's always had a natural gift for connecting with kids on their own level, and for connecting both parent and child organically. She began babysitting as a teenager and after college she embarked on nannying as a career. With now 20 years in childcare, she has honed her successful methods of child-rearing with hands-on, real-life experience. The rest of her work is truly down to her own make-up. She has encouraged and helped parents with all different child-rearing challenges - from potty training and sibling rivalry to sleep concerns and tantrums and continues to place practical solutions into homes, whether problems are extreme or everyday challenges. She has worked over the years in temporary, long-term and trouble-shooting jobs. She is known and respected by many celebrities who themselves have families and value her integrity.

In addition to numerous awards in the UK, Jo and "Supernanny" were nominated for a People's Choice Award and in 2006 she received an International Emmy Award nomination.