BBC has ‘no plans’ to air Ashley Cain TV series after sexist language claims

By Laura Harding, Press Association Entertainment Editor

The BBC has “no plans” to broadcast the new series of a documentary hosted by Ashley Cain and “no future projects” with the footballer-turned-reality-star.

It comes after Cain was accused of using sexist and misogynistic language in historical social media posts.

The former Coventry City footballer, 35, fronted the BBC Three documentary series Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone, where he explores issues affecting young men born into a life of criminality.

A second series of the show has been filmed but will not be aired, following allegations the TV personality frequently used abusive terms and sexualised language, including “slags”, “sluts” and “psychos”, on social media.

The BBC said the posts are “completely unacceptable”, adding that social media vetting systems, which should have been in place, “clearly failed”.

A BBC spokesperson said: “The posts by Ashley Cain, albeit from many years ago, are completely unacceptable.

“The BBC has clear requirements around vetting and social media checks, which are undertaken by the production company.

“In this instance, the process clearly failed and we are investigating why. We are continuing to strengthen our processes to ensure everyone working for, and on behalf of, the BBC meets our values and standards.

“We have no plans to broadcast the new series of Into the Danger Zone, and no future projects with Ashley Cain.”

In tweets seen by The Guardian, Cain also reportedly made jokes about hitting women.

Cain’s X account appears to have been removed from the platform.