Sam Frost joins Home and Away cast after the abrupt end to her radio show: ‘I’m so excited’

EXCLUSIVE: Former Bachelorette Sam Frost has found a new home on the sandy shores of Summer Bay, with the former radio host joining the cast of Home And Away.

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FORMER Bachelorette Sam Frost has found a new home on the sandy shores of Summer Bay, with the former radio host joining the cast of Home And Away.

The exciting career step follows the abrupt end of her 2DayFM Rove & Sam radio show — which she co-hosted with Rove McManus — last month.

This is the first acting role for the former finance account manager. Yet, despite her lack of experience, Frost said she went through the same rigorous audition process as any other actor.

Sam Frost has scored her first acting job on Australia’s biggest soap. Picture: Justin Lloyd

“I grew up watching Home And Away and never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be on set and part of the cast,” Frost, 28, said.

“I got asked while I was working on (reality cooking show) Hell’s Kitchen. I auditioned against a whole bunch of people and that’s why I thought I wouldn’t get the role.

“After my second audition, when they finally said, ‘You got the job!’ I screamed. I was so excited.”

Frost fell in love with Sasha Mielczarek when she stared as Australia’s first Bachelorette. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty

Poor ratings on her radio show with Rove meant it was axed. Picture: 2DAY FM

She was asked to audition after she wrapped up filming of Hells Kitchen. Picture: Channel 7

Channel 7’s head of drama Julie McGauran said Frost’s “natural ease in front of the camera makes her a wonderful addition to the Home And Away family.”

The professional announcement coincides with a happy personal announcement as Frost confirmed she is dating navy diver Dave Bashford, 25.

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She recently announced she is in a happy relationship with a new man. Picture: Justin Lloyd

The two have been friends for years but their friendship turned romantic after Frost split from winning Bachelorette contestant Sasha Mielczarek at the end of last year.

“I feel really blessed to have a friendship that has turned into something more,” she said.

“It’s nice to be able to share (my career success) with him.”

Frost will begin filming in coming weeks but won’t appear on screen until next year.