In a powerful new twist set to shake Summer Bay to its core, Sam Frost has stepped forward to share her thoughts on the shocking upcoming storyline that sees her character, Jasmine Delaney, trapped in an emotionally abusive marriage set to unravel on screen over the coming weeks.

The beloved Home and Away favourite, who returned for a limited-run arc earlier this year, admits the plot was one of the hardest she has ever filmed — and one she felt “a deep responsibility to handle with truth and care.”

“It’s intense, confronting and very real,” Sam tells TV Inside Soap in an exclusive sit-down. “Jasmine has always been strong and independent, so watching her fall into a relationship that slowly strips away her confidence and isolates her… it’s heartbreaking. But it’s also a story so many people have lived through.”

Producers have kept details tightly under wraps, but insiders confirm the storyline focuses on a whirlwind romance between Jasmine and newcomer Evan Ward, played by rising actor Liam Keslake. What begins as a charming, supportive partnership soon turns unsettling as Evan’s behaviour shifts from subtle manipulation to obsessive control.

“It starts with little comments, little criticisms,” Sam explains. “Jasmine brushes it off at first — because that’s what many people do. But those moments become patterns. And then patterns become danger.”

According to writers, the arc will unfold slowly, deliberately, and with a realism that is expected to resonate deeply with viewers. The show’s research team worked closely with counsellors and domestic-abuse specialists to ensure the storyline reflects the lived experience of many Australians.

“We didn’t want shock-value drama,” one insider reveals. “We wanted emotional truth — the kind that creeps up, suffocates, and forces Jasmine to realise she needs help before it’s too late.”

Sam says filming some scenes left her drained for days. “I’d get home and just sit in silence for an hour,” she admits. “Because you’re portraying fear that feels too real. You’re portraying love that turns into something darker. And you’re portraying the bravery it takes to finally speak up.”

The actress hopes the storyline will empower viewers who may see their own experiences reflected back at them. “If someone watches Jasmine and thinks, ‘That’s me… I’m not crazy… I’m not alone,’ then we’ve done our job,” she says.

Fans can expect Summer Bay’s tight-knit community to become a vital lifeline for Jasmine as cracks in her marriage widen. Friends begin noticing bruising self-doubt, withdrawn behaviour, and Evan’s explosive moods — but Jasmine’s path to freedom will be long, painful, and fraught with danger.

“It’s not just about leaving,” Sam stresses. “It’s about rebuilding. And rediscovering the strength you forgot you had.”

With a storyline this raw and a performance Sam calls “the most vulnerable I’ve ever given,” Home and Away is bracing for one of its most gripping chapters yet — a plot that promises heartbreak, hope, and a powerful reminder that speaking out can be the first step toward survival.