Sam Frost's ex-boyfriend Jay Bruno reveals the REAL reason why they broke up after just a few months - as he moves on with model Ellyn McCartney By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:25 GMT, 23 January 2022 | Updated: 21:29 GMT, 23 January 2022 Viewcomments Sam Frost's ex-boyfriend Jay Bruno has shared the real reason why he ended his relationship with the former Home And Away star after just a few months of dating. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph on Monday, drummer and personal trainer Jay, 34, said he dumped the 32-year-old after realising that their relationship 'just didn't work'. 'It is pretty simple, I just guess I couldn't see a future with her,' he said. 'It is pretty simple, I just guess I couldn't see a future with her': Sam Frost's ex-boyfriend Jay Bruno, 34 (left), has shared the real reason why he ended his relationship with the former Home And Away star, 32, (right) after just a few months of dating The couple dated for a few months before splitting around the time Sam's character was 'temporarily' written off Home And Away in November. Jay, who previously lived with Sam in her Sydney townhouse, has since relocated to Melbourne. 'It is never easy to stay friends with someone you dated and I broke up with her so I think it would be unfair for me to hover around and confuse her,' Jay said, adding that he has 'kept his distance' from Sam to avoid 'leading her on'. Splitsville: The couple dated for a few months before splitting around the time Sam's character was 'temporarily' written off Home And Away in November. Pictured: Sam and Jay putting on a cosy display in Sydney on October 24, prior to their split Over: Jay previously lived with Sam in her Sydney townhouse, but has since relocated to Melbourne in the wake of their split The Instant Hotel star also confirmed that he's since moved on with Ellyn McCartney, a Melbourne influencer and model. 'She is probably the only girl I’ve met that is funnier than me so well done to her,' he said of the busty blonde. In a bizarre twist, Jay is meanwhile preparing to compete against Sam's younger brother Alex in the upcoming season of Survivor Australia: Blood vs Water. New flame: The Instant Hotel star also confirmed that he's since moved on with Ellyn McCartney (pictured), a Melbourne influencer and model Moving on: 'She is probably the only girl I’ve met that is funnier than me so well done to her,' he said of the busty blonde. Pictured: Ellyn and Jay partying at a bar in Melbourne on December 31, 2021 In September it was first reported that Jay, who originally hails from Melbourne, had moved into Sam's townhouse in Sydney's inner west. At the time, Sam insisted the pair were 'just friends', however pals of the pair said 'their relationship had taken a romantic turn during lockdown'. Sam previously claimed she was single in July during an appearance on Nova's Fitzy And Wippa, in which she joked about looking for an attractive male celebrity to join her 'singles bubble during lockdown'. Case of the ex: Before dating Jay, Sam was in a relationship with Dave Bashford (left) l Her previous relationship was with Dave Bashford. Meanwhile, Jay split from international model Leah Johnsen in late 2019. Jay and Leah rose to fame in 2019 when they starred as a couple on season two of Channel Seven's Instant Hotel, in which they transformed a drab home into a stunning holiday rental Claim to fame: Jay and ex-girlfriend Leah Johnsen (right) rose to fame in 2019 when they starred as a couple on season two of Channel Seven's Instant Hotel, in which they transformed a drab home into a stunning holiday rental Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility