‘Supernanny’ Star Jo Frost, 55, Reveals Life-Threatening Medical Condition originally appeared on Parade.
Supernanny star Jo Frost revealed she is living with a life-threatening medical condition when she announced she’s been diagnosed with anaphylaxis.
“I’ve survived more anaphylactic shocks than I’m prepared to go into detail about right now,” Frost, 55, said in a recent Instagram video. “I have anaphylaxis, a life-threatening medical condition to certain foods that will compromise my body so horrifically to the point of hospitalization.”
The condition “is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you’re allergic to, such as peanuts or bee stings,” according to the Mayo Clinic. “Anaphylaxis causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock — blood pressure drops suddenly and the airways narrow, blocking breathing. Signs and symptoms include a rapid, weak pulse; a skin rash; and nausea and vomiting.”
After noting that “millions” of people suffer from anaphylaxis,” she people to educate themselves on the condition.
“Today, everyone will know someone or someone who knows of one with anaphylaxis. If you ignore the severity of this medical condition, it’s as bad as shoving a loaded gun in my face,” she said, adding that she’s “unapologetic” for having the condition.
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“I did not ask for it, and it does not define who I am and the impact that I make in the world daily,” Frost continued. “But it does impact how I live my life daily, like the precautions I take, the energy I have to use to discern with hypervigilance.”
Frost went on to criticize restaurants that don’t pay attention to the condition. “By the way, I speak on behalf of those who also have celiac disease, too, because we are all not faddy eaters,” she said. “I’m not looking to be treated special, I’m looking to be treated with the same dignity and attentiveness as you just showed others.”
Before she revealed her diagnosis, Frost rose to fame when starring on Supernanny from 2005 to 2011. She also starred on the British version of the show for many years, where she helped struggling families with her no-nonsense nurturing skills.
‘Supernanny’ Star Jo Frost, 55, Reveals Life-Threatening Medical Condition first appeared on Parade on Jul 14, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.