Ashley Cain's ex has spoken out after the TV star's controversial posts came to light and insisted that they are "no reflection" of the kind of person that he is today

Last week, the former footballer, 35, was given the boot by the corporation as they admitted they had 'clearly failed' in their vetting of the star.

Ashley Cain shared a lengthy social media post after actions from his past left his BBC documentary series on the shelf after the organisation axed it