The BBC has axed a documentary collection introduced by Ashley Cain after a slew of sexist and misogynistic tweets from the previous Ex On The Seashore star got here to mild.
Ashley Cain: Into the Hazard Zone filmed its second collection earlier this yr, however the BBC has stated it has ‘no plans’ to broadcast it and that there are ‘no future initiatives’ with Cain within the pipeline.
The 35-year-old got here underneath hearth this week for historic tweets through which he allegedly used offensive, sexist and misogynistic language about ladies.
In a collection of posts from a number of years in the past uncovered by The Guardian, the 35-year-old advised blurring the strains of consent throughout intercourse.
It was additionally revealed that issues have been raised about his conduct when he was chosen to host Sin Metropolis: The Actual Las Vegas.
After flying to Nevada, Cain was discovered to be drunk whereas filming the present and manufacturing was suspended, in keeping with The Solar.
Cain was then reportedly dropped from the mission and one other presenter was chosen to helm this system as a substitute.
Nonetheless, the incident was reportedly largely ignored when Cain returned to movie on the BBC earlier this yr for the second collection of his Into The Hazard Zone collection.
A BBC spokesperson stated: ‘Ashley Cain’s posts, though from a few years in the past, are utterly unacceptable.
‘The BBC has clear necessities for vetting and social media checks, that are carried out by the manufacturing firm. On this case the method clearly failed and we’re investigating why. We proceed to strengthen our processes to make sure that everybody who works for and on behalf of the BBC adheres to our values ​​and requirements.
“We’ve got no plans to air the brand new collection ‘Into the Hazard Zone’ or any future initiatives with Ashley Cain.”
Cain, a former Coventry Metropolis FC footballer who has additionally taken half in Superstar Masterchef, beforehand responded to social media customers with express feedback, telling one to ‘suck advert**okay’ and one other to ‘choke on ac**okay’.
After The Guardian revealed the 35-year-old’s feedback, which seem up to now again no less than fifteen years, his X account (Twitter on the time) now seems to have been deactivated.
He’s stated to have repeatedly tweeted ‘jokes’ about hitting and punching ladies, together with 2015 Love Island contestant Jessica Hayes.
He stated he would ‘suffocate in a short time’ if he was within the villa along with her.
In a separate put up, Cain wrote that he needed to fuck her and her massive mouth, spit in her face after which fuck her.
It’s alleged that Cain has additionally posted about sexual practices that “blur the strains of consent,” reminiscent of a 2011 tweet about an excessive intercourse act involving semen.
He allegedly described how it might be carried out towards a ‘chick’ or ‘b***h’.
Cain rose to prominence within the late 2000s when he made his skilled soccer debut for Coventry Metropolis, following which he had stints at Luton City, Oxford United and Mansfield City.
Metro has contacted Ashley Cain and BBC for remark.
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