If you have a question about the show, chances are you're not the first to ask! Here you'll find answers on everything from how to apply to what car Supernanny drives...
Questions and Answers
- 1. How do I apply to be on the show
Fill out the application (download it here as a Word document or a pdf), send in with two recent pictures of the family along with a brief video introducing the family and showing us a glimpse of the behavior mom & dad (or the kids) want Supernanny Jo Frost to help them with.
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- 2. How did Jo Frost become Supernanny – what kind of training did she do?
- Jo Frost has over fifteen years experience as a nanny in England, the Caribbean and the United States. She was chosen in open auditions to become the first Supernanny in 2003 from hundreds of hopefuls by Ricochet Television, the producers of the show.
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- 3. Do you ever do update shows on the families who have appeared on Supernanny?
- Ricochet keeps in touch with all the families who have appeared on the show. At the moment, however, we are currently searching the country for new families for Supernanny to visit in Season 4.
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- 4. Supernanny uses great reward charts and other tools on the show. Where can I buy these?
- Ricochet is producing a line of Supernanny products - all those things you’ve seen get amazing results on the show. Visit our online shop for details of where and when you’ll be able to buy the original Supernanny Naughty Step, the mobile Naughty Mat, and everything from reward charts to safety products coming soon. Want to be the first to know? Sign up for Supernanny’s newsletter!
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- 5. What is the car that Supernanny arrives in?
- The car is a London taxi cab which you’ll see all over the streets of London. The only time Jo didn’t arrive in a London taxi cab was when she took a sea plane to help a family in Alaska.
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- 6. How do I get in touch with Jo Frost, or with the families featured on the show?
- If it’s advice you’re after, first check out our Parenting Skills section on the site, which has simple ‘how to use’ instructions for all the techniques you’ve seen on the show. If you have a personal message for Jo or for one of the families who appeared on the show, contact us and we will endeavor to pass it on.
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- 7. We applied to be on the show, but haven’t been contacted yet. What can we do?
- We appreciate every family who reaches out to us and are always looking for brand new stories for Jo to cover on the show. If we haven’t gotten back to you get, please rest assured we’re working as hard as we can to reply to each and every family who applies.
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- 8. How long does Jo Frost actually work with the families on the show?
- Jo spends weeks with each family in order to create just one episode of Supernanny.
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- 9. Are the new seasons of Supernanny due to be released on DVD? If so, when, and how can I buy them?
- Season 1 is available on DVD, and you can get these from the online shop. Plans to release seasons 2 and 3 are in the works. You’ll hear it first if you sign up to our newsletter!
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- 10. Will Supernanny ever come to Canada or South America?
- Though we haven’t yet filmed an episode in Canada or South America, we’re prepared to take Supernanny wherever there is a good story, so please do fill in the application and let’s see where it takes us!
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- 11. Do you hold casting events?
- Supernanny is currently casting for season 4, with events being held around the country. Take a look at our casting events schedule.
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- 12. Do other countries have Supernanny?
- There are currently 13 different Supernannies working in their own languages around the globe, testament to the fact that parents and children everywhere can do with a little help, every now and again!
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