😭 SHOCKING UPDATE — At 5 p.m. today, television personality Jo Silvagni, wife of football legend Stephen Silvagni and mother of Tom Silvagni, has been confirmed as… after days of relentless public scrutiny and intense pressure. The news has left fans and the public reeling.
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“DEVASTATING NEWS” – Jo Silvagni’s Long-Time Role as Face of Chemist Warehouse Dropped Amid Backlash Over Son Tom’s Rape Conviction
Melbourne, Australia – January 8, 2026 – After days of intense public scrutiny and speculation, Chemist Warehouse has quietly confirmed it has ended its association with television personality Jo Silvagni, the wife of AFL legend Stephen Silvagni and mother of convicted rapist Tom Silvagni. The decision, effective immediately, marks a major blow for the former Sale of the Century co-host who has been one of the brand’s most recognisable ambassadors for over a decade.
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The move comes in the wake of Tom Silvagni’s high-profile conviction and sentencing in December 2025. The 23-year-old was found guilty of two counts of digital rape after impersonating his friend’s boyfriend to assault a woman in a darkened bedroom at the family home in January 2024. He was sentenced to six years and two months in prison, with a non-parole period of three years and three months.
Public outrage intensified following reports of Jo Silvagni’s courtroom behaviour, including allegations that she stared down the victim during a powerful impact statement and physically pushed aside a reporter outside court. The Silvagni family has maintained Tom’s innocence and vowed to appeal, but the fallout has been swift.
Chemist Warehouse began removing promotional material featuring Jo in late December, including in-store videos and online content. By early January 2026, speculation mounted that former Australian Diamonds netball captain Laura Geitz was being positioned as a replacement in southern states advertising. A spokesperson declined to comment directly but industry sources confirmed the partnership’s termination amid brand protection concerns.
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Jo, 55, rose to fame as Jo Bailey on Sale of the Century in the 1990s before marrying Stephen in 1996 and becoming a staple in lifestyle and health promotions. The couple, once celebrated as Melbourne royalty with their three sons – including AFL players Jack and Ben – now face a tarnished legacy.
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Hypothetically, the “immense public pressure” over recent weeks – amplified by social media backlash and opinion pieces criticising the family’s response – tipped the scales for the pharmacy giant, prioritising reputation in a competitive market. Jo has remained silent publicly since the sentencing, spotted only performing routine tasks near the family’s rental home.
The Silvagnis continue to lay low, with Stephen supporting appeals efforts. Tom’s incarceration and the brand severance compound a family crisis that has divided opinions: some condemn the actions, others note no blame attaches to parents for adult children’s crimes.
As Australia digests this latest chapter, Jo Silvagni’s television future hangs uncertain – a devastating professional fall for a woman long synonymous with wellness and glamour.
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