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Ashley Cain comments about women

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Hardliner · 17/06/2026 10:11

He's not particularly on my radar, but I just read this and felt floored all over again about how some men feel about women.

I know the comments were years ago, but this kind of vile misogyny doesn't exist in a vacuum.

What a crappy start to the day.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/17/bbc-presenter-ashley-cain-called-women-slags-sluts-bitches

BBC presenter Ashley Cain called women ‘slags’, ‘sluts’ and ‘bitches’

Exclusive: Cain has been lauded by corporation for his appeal to young men despite history of abusive and misogynistic remarks

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/17/bbc-presenter-ashley-cain-called-women-slags-sluts-bitches

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FizzyPopLove · 17/06/2026 13:03

I saw this this morning.

I was astonished how much hate he has for women. It’s incredible. And he’s endorsed by the BBC.

How many other men hate women this much?

Is he teaching younger men the same hate?

What is wrong with him that he is so abusive? It’s bizarre.

NedsAtomicWheelieBin · 17/06/2026 13:00

Employed by the BBC you say? They're never going to learn are they?

tisan · 17/06/2026 10:45

Completely agree OP. What a vile individual he is. I don't give a shit that the comments were years ago: he made enough of them, very publicly, to try to make excuses now.