Key facts
- The BBC is facing scrutiny over its hiring of Ashley Cain.
- A second TV series featuring Ashley Cain has been commissioned by the BBC.
- Filming for Ashley Cain's first series was suspended due to alleged misconduct.
- The alleged misconduct occurred in Las Vegas.
- The BBC reportedly was unaware of Ashley Cain's past offensive social media posts.
- The BBC reportedly was unaware of a prior accusation of non-consensual sexual footage sharing by Ashley Cain.
The BBC is currently under scrutiny for commissioning a second television series that includes Ashley Cain. This decision comes months after filming for his initial series was suspended due to alleged misconduct by the presenter in Las Vegas. Reports indicate that the BBC was not aware of offensive social media posts made by Cain, nor of a prior accusation involving the sharing of non-consensual sexual footage. The allegations have raised questions about the broadcaster's vetting processes for on-screen talent.