McNaught wins Pepsi job over Rose

Erin McNaught has been announced as the face of Pepsi's new Hit Refresh campaign.

The former Neighbours actress, who was recently rushed to hospital with a severed finger after falling off a motorbike during filming, reportedly beat fellow MTV presenter Ruby Rose to win the role.

An industry insider said that Rose had been "passed over" in favour of McNaught, adding: "Erin has been working really hard and put in the extra mile with MTV and Pepsi, even filming parts of the campaign with her arm in a cast after her accident."

A spokesperson for MTV told The Daily Telegraph: "Ruby is an MTV and Vodafone brand ambassador and is currently featuring in a major TVC campaign launching this Sunday and with Erin's recent addition to the team, the timing was perfect to involve her."