Jo Silvagni (née Bailey) is an Australian television presenter, model and long-time media personality.
She became a familiar face on Australian screens throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, famously rising to national fame as host of Sale of the Century.
Married to AFL legend Stephen Silvagni, Jo has been in the headlines recently due to one of her sons, Tom, recently being found guilty of twice raping a woman in January 2023.
Here, we’ve got everything you need to know about the former TV presenter.
Why is Jo Silvagni famous?
Jo Silvagni rose to fame in the 1990s as a model and TV presenter.
She was most well-known for her work as host on Sale of the Century. After leaving the show, she became one of Foxtel’s first female entertainment anchors, presenting interviews and celebrity news.
Since her television days, Jo has still maintained a public presence, though considerably more low-key.
She re-entered public consciousness in December 2025 when her son, Tom, was convicted for raping a woman in 2023.
Who is Jo Silvagni married to?
In 1996, Jo married Stephen Silvagni, one of Carlton Football Club’s greatest players and a member of the AFL Hall of Fame.
Together, they became one of Melbourne’s most recognisable sporting-power couples.
The pair share three children: Jack, Ben and Tom. Their eldest, Jack Silvagni, followed in his father’s footsteps to play professional AFL.
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