How Ulrika Jonsson's anti-nepo baby daughter Bo, 24, shunned a showbiz career for proper job as a prestigious Norland Nanny

Daily Mail​

23-04-2025

When you have a celebrity parent, getting a helping hand up the greasy pole of fame comes a little easier, as dozens of nepo babies have proved over the years.
However, every so often, the offspring of a star does the unthinkable, and gets a proper job.
Step forward Bo Jonsson, the 25-year-old daughter of TV presenter Ulrika, who is described by her mother as 'a grafter and a doer'.
Easter weekend saw former daytime weather presenter Ulrika celebrating the fact her four children had all spent Easter Sunday with her. The star, 57, has four children; Cameron, 30, Bo, 24, Martha, 20, and Malcolm, 16, from four previous relationships.
Ulrika shares eldest son Cameron with her ex-husband John Turnbull, while her most recent ex Brian Monet is father to son Malcolm and adoptive father to Bo, who's biological father is Markus Kempen.
The mother-of-four's youngest daughter Martha's father is Lance Gerrard-Wright.
Sharing her delight at the family gathering with her followers on Instagram, via a series of images and video clips, Ulrika said: 'First time I had my many, many Ungratefuls (all four of them) together for maybe more than a couple of years.' [sic]
While it might have been easy for her daughter Bo to choose a career in the limelight, given the doors her mother's high profile life might have opened, she's opted for a very different - and occasionally very unglamorous - life.
Bo, who was born with a congenital heart condition, graduated as a Norland Nanny in 2023. Prestigious Norland College has trained childcare professionals who've worked for some of the country's most high profile people, including royalty.
Indeed, the Prince and Princess of Wales 's childminder - Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo - learned her craft at the college and now looks after Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, seven.
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger also employs a Norlander, while Princess Beatrice is thought to have hired a £1000-a-week Norland nanny for the birth of her first daughter Sienna in 2021.
Newly qualified nannies can earn up to £47,600 at the start of their career, while some earn up to £120,000 after a few years' experience - plus perks including designer handbags, trips abroad and luxurious living quarters.
When Bo first graduated from her university course, her proud mum praised her for reaching the milestone after always struggling with academia.
Ulrika said at the time Bo was a 'grafter and a doer' and told The Sun afterwards: 'She's no angel and she's no brain box but she has applied herself and worked extremely hard to gain a skill which will always be in demand, it just so happened that she managed to get a degree while doing so.
'She can be a proper pain in the behind but she's a grafter and a doer and I have the deepest respect for her for that.
'So if you ever need your children to be looked after by someone who likes assembling flat-pack furniture and has an unhealthy obsession with sorting books and CDs in alphabetical order, Bo is the girl for you!'
Ulrika said she was thrilled with how far she has pursued her education given that when Bo was growing up Ulrika had no idea 'how long this precious creature might live' due to her health issues.
Bo has been in and out of hospital over the years as a result of her condition. She was born with double inlet left ventricle defect, a congenital defect that affects the valves and chambers of the heart.
As a baby, Bo had to have life-saving surgery on her heart and Ulrika has previously spoken about her health condition, saying doctors told her they 'hoped' Bo would live to be a teenager.
Bo hasn't met her biological father Markus Kempen, despite him reaching out to her.
In 2021, Ulrika penned an article for the Sun about the anxiety she felt over a potential meeting between Bo and Markus.
Ulrika shared her heartache over her partner walking out shortly after their baby daughter Bo's life-saving heart operation during the emotional essay.
Bo has since offered her own side of the story, detailing how she has never felt a longing to meet her father, after being adopted by Ulrika's husband, Brian Monet, who she felt a connection with and calls 'daddy'.
She said that she was left in 'floods of tears' after her mother's article, saying she's 'struggled to feel connected' to the idea of a relationship with her biological father.
She revealed she feels there is 'no space for Markus' in her life at the moment, but didn't rule out a future meeting for them when she feels ready.
Ulrika told Bo about her dad aged eight, however after already introducing her to her partners John and Lance, who acted as father figures, Bo admitted she struggled.
She said: 'I talk about having a 'biological' dad because it's just a genetic thing to me. I haven't been able to make a connection emotionally. I was a bit confused by Mum's explanation because of my age and I remember going off to play straight after as I didn't have anything to say.'
'How can you ever be prepared for being told you have a 'real' dad somewhere in the world, somewhere in your past or present?'
Bo said she draws comparison from children being told they are adopted, but it isn't something she ever spoke about with her friends.
The professional nanny puts this down to having a strong support network growing up, as she admitted to feeling very 'settled' in her home and work life.
This week, a current trainee at Norland College revealed what her days look like an soon-to-be elite nanny.
The nanny-in-training, who is also undertaking a BA (Hons) in Early Years Development and Learning alongside her Norland Diploma moved to Bath also revealed she has learned how to correctly swaddle and change a baby as well as cook nutritious meals such as Pan seared pork chop and drop scones.
Modules at the college include Safeguarding and Child Protection, Promoting Health and Wellbeing, Making Sense of Children's Behaviour and Working with Families and Communities as well as Communication in Practice, Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Play and Learning, and Sewing.
And since starting at the school, Lydia revealed she has learned to sew, completing a children's apron and a string of bunting despite never having sewn before.
She also revealed that students get their hands on a 'Norland goody bag' complete with a large Norland-branded binder.