BBC produced second Ashley Cain series after alleged misconduct on Las Vegas production
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Sirin Kale
Summary
The BBC produced a second documentary series fronted by Ashley Cain despite being informed about alleged misconduct (including appearing drunk on set) during a separate production in Las Vegas, which led to filming being suspended and Cain being replaced by another presenter. This decision is under scrutiny following revelations about Cain's history of misogynistic and offensive social media posts. The article examines the BBC's hiring practices and its promotion of Cain as a talent who could appeal to young men, despite knowledge of problematic behavior.
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· 3 pulledThe BBC made a second documentary series fronted by the presenter Ashley Cain just months after it was informed about an incident of alleged misconduct on a separate production in Las Vegas
Filming in Las Vegas was suspended and Cain replaced as presenter after he appeared to be drunk, sources say
The BBC's decision to hire Cain, and promote him as a rare talent who could appeal to young men, is under scrutiny after the Guardian revealed his history of highly offensive and misogynistic social media posts
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