Ashley Cain's world has been turned upside down, and it's a wake-up call for us all. The reality TV star and former footballer is facing the music after a newspaper exposed his past social media posts replete with sexist and misogynistic language. The fallout has been swift – the BBC has canned his commissioned documentary series, severing ties with Cain once and for all.
Cain has taken to Instagram to address the controversy, acknowledging he's "not proud" of his younger self's words. He doesn't shy away from taking responsibility, stating, "I don't deny it, I don't excuse it and I certainly don't condone it." Reflecting on his past, Cain suggests that a combination of his football career-ending injury and the glitz of reality TV led him down a path where he sought attention through provocative language. He's since grown, crediting his incredible women for raising him, but admits his younger years were marked by a lack of maturity.
The BBC had already commissioned and filmed a second series of 'Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone' – albeit one that won't see the light of day on their platform. Their vetting process, undertaken by the production company, has been called into question, with an investigation underway to determine how such content slipped through the net. For now, it's clear there are no plans to broadcast the new series or forge any future projects with Cain.
This saga serves as a stark reminder of the scrutiny public figures face for their historical online actions and the importance broadcasters place on upholding public values. While Cain's documentary series will be off-limits, fans can still find his previous reality TV appearances on various streaming platforms – subject to availability, of course.