Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause to join Neighbours cast

The US actress and reality TV star is known for starring in the Netflix show which follows a team of estate agents marketing high-end properties in Los Angeles and will begin filming Down Under in July.

Stause will take on the role of Yasmine “Yas” Shields who is a glamorous and successful businesswoman in pursuit of an exciting new opportunity.

“I am honoured and excited to join such a beloved and iconic show,” Stause said.

Chrishell Stause is coming to Ramsay Street! Playing new character, Yasmine Shields - a glamorous and successful businesswoman. Chrishell says: “I am honored and excited to join such a beloved and iconic show!” Chrishell will arrive on set in July. pic.twitter.com/vHNH3YKMMM

— Neighbours (@neighbours) May 29, 2024

“Coming from the world of soaps in the US, it’s back to my first love in the entertainment industry.

“They pitched me an idea for a character, and I was immediately excited to figure out a way to make it happen. Ramsay Street here I come!”

Before becoming an estate agent, the 42-year-old starred in a number of US soap operas including as Amanda Dillon in All My Children, Jordan Ridgeway in Days Of Our Lives, and Bethany Bryant in The Young And The Restless.

She earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for outstanding guest performer in a drama series with her role in Days Of Our Lives.

Sky Mangel returns to Ramsay Street! Hot on the heels of Harold… Sky will be dropping by to visit her dear old grandad. But what else has brought her back to Erinsborough? Stephanie McIntosh will be reprising her much loved role in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/LoZ4O3vCVL

— Neighbours (@neighbours) May 24, 2024

In 2020, she competed on Dancing With The Stars.

Neighbours executive producer Jason Herbison said: “We are thrilled to welcome Chrishell to the cast of Neighbours.

“We created a character especially for her and we can’t wait for her to bring the storyline alive.

“Expect intrigue and surprises – and many implications for the residents of Ramsay Street.”

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What is Neighbours? How to watch it in the UK

Neighbours follows the lives of residents in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne.

In 2022, the show was cancelled by Channel 5 after it failed to secure new funding but a few months after what was meant to be its final episode, the long-running soap was revived by streaming site Amazon Freevee and production company Fremantle.

Those wanting to watch Neighbours in the UK and US can watch it exclusively on Amazon Freevee.