The BBC has announced that it has no plans to broadcast a second season of Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone after allegations surfaced that the presenter used explicit sexist and misogynistic language in historical social media posts.

A second series of the BBC Three documentary had already been commissioned and filmed earlier this year, but it had not yet been scheduled for release. The broadcaster has also confirmed that it has no future projects planned with Ashley Cain.

The controversy stems from posts reportedly shared from Cain’s now-deleted X account, in which he allegedly referred to women using offensive and derogatory terms. According to reports, the posts included language such as “slags,” “bitches,” “sluts,” and “psychos,” as well as jokes about violence against women.

In a statement issued on Thursday, a BBC spokesperson described the posts as “completely unacceptable,” despite noting that they were made many years ago. The broadcaster acknowledged shortcomings in its vetting procedures, stating that social media checks are conducted by production companies and that, in this case, “the process clearly failed.”

The BBC said it is investigating why the content was not identified during the vetting process and emphasized that it is continuing to strengthen procedures to ensure individuals working with the organization uphold its values and standards.

The documentary series, produced by True North, follows Cain as he visits some of the world’s most dangerous locations to meet and interview young men living on the fringes of society. The first season remains available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

Ashley Cain, a former footballer who played for Coventry City FC, later built a career in reality television, podcasting, and television appearances. He also reached the semi-finals of Celebrity MasterChef in 2025.

Neither Cain nor the production company, True North, had publicly commented on the matter at the time of publication.