UMVA has learned that Ashley Cain, a TV personality and former footballer, has been embroiled in a scandal after allegedly sharing misogynistic and abusive tweets dating back several years.
The vile social media posts, which have sparked outrage, include derogatory language towards women, with Cain allegedly referring to them as 'psychos', 'sgs', 'sts', and 'b*s'. He also reportedly made explicit remarks, telling one user to 'suck a dk' and another to 'go and choke on a ck'.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Cain's X account, which was previously Twitter, has been deactivated, but not before The Guardian obtained screenshots of the disturbing posts. The tweets appear to go back at least 15 years and include 'jokes' about hitting and slapping women, with one post targeting 2015 Love Island contestant Jessica Hayes.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Cain's alleged posts also included comments about sexual practices that 'blur the boundaries of consent'. In one tweet, he described an extreme sex act involving semen, using derogatory language to refer to a woman.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Cain's views have raised questions about the BBC's vetting process ahead of hiring him to front his own series, 'Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone'. The show, which explores the impact of being born into a life of crime in Brazil's favelas, has been commissioned for a second season.
The BBC has responded to the allegations, stating that they expect the highest standards of behavior from everyone who works with or for the BBC. A spokesperson said they will consider the information carefully but do not intend to comment further at this stage.
Cain has over two million followers online and has previously been praised by BBC commissioners for 'connecting with young men in a truly exceptional way'. However, his reputation has been marred by controversy, including a stint on 'Ex on the Beach' where he was sent home early for attempted assault on a male contributor.
In 2021, Cain and his ex-partner Safiyya Vorajee raised £1.5m for their daughter, Azaylia, who died from leukemia. The couple has since separated but established a charity, The Azaylia Foundation, in their late daughter's name.
