He’s divided viewers on Lego masters but star Kale Frost has a big secret

He’s divided Lego Masters viewers with his self-confident style, and denies claims he is not a team player. But Kale Frost has revealed a secret about his past that set him on the path to television fame.

Controversial Lego Masters contestant Kale Frost has opened up about the dark chapter behind his first name.

Frost, the most self-confident and talked-about competitor on Nine’s building blocks hit, told the Sunday Herald Sun that he had a tough childhood, and had changed his birth name.

“Kale wasn’t the name I was born with. I made the decision that I could either carry that forward for the rest of my life, or start anew and be the best person I could be.”

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Frost added: “That was really the first step, OK, I’m going to adopt my own name,” he said.

“And this is before Kale became a superfood!

“It was symbolic of me trying to be a better person.”

Frost has sparked controversy on Lego Masters over his self-assured manner and claims he is not a team player.

Frost with Lego Masters teammate Bilsy.

The photographer and designer says his new-found confidence stems from a recent weight loss journey.

“Go back 12 months and I was four belt notches larger around the waist,” Frost said.

“I started a gym regimen, but it was more about keeping up with my son and being able to give him shoulder rides.

“I’m now down four belt notches and I’m in a committed 16-year relationship with the woman of my dreams. I don’t have tickets on myself. It’s more about feeling good about looking better.

“The singles best thing about it all is, my son is having shoulder rides again, and I can keep up with him.”

Lego Masters contestant Kale Frost and his son Leon, 6, at home in Mill Park. Picture: Ian Currie

Frost denied claims he consistently ignores his Lego Masters Adam ‘Bilsy’ Bilsborough, and insists he’s a team player.

“This show is the first time Bilsy and I met,” he said. “There was tension. I’m not going to deny that.”

Frost paid tribute to Melbourne’s AFOL — Adult Fan of Lego — community for helping him through the dark days. “When I didn’t have a family, the Lego community was my family,” he said.

“They were warm, welcoming and helpful. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without their help and support.”

Lego Masters, a ratings smash for Nine, has been commissioned for a second season.