Ashley Cain has revealed he plans to have more children, after becoming a dad for the third time.
The former Ex On The Beach star, 34, first became a father to Azaylia with his ex-partner Safiyya Vorajee, who tragically passed away from leukaemia in April 2021 at the age of eight months.
He went on to welcome son Aliyas with a new partner and mystery woman in January last year who he later split from and has a one-month old son Atlas too.
It is not known if the mother of his third child is the same woman who had his second. MailOnline has contacted Ashley’s representatives for comment.
Now, Ashley has shared he would like another two children, and admits he’s always wanted a ‘big family’.
He told the Mirror: ‘Yeah, I think so. I’ve got a big family; I’ve got two older brothers, two younger sisters and loads of cousins, so when we all get together it’s magical.
Ashley Cain has revealed he plans to have more children, after becoming a dad for the third time
The former Ex On The Beach star, 34, first became a father to Azaylia with his ex-partner Safiyya Vorajee, who tragically passed away from leukaemia in April 2021 at the age of eight months
‘I’ve always wanted a big family because you’ve got a big team, a big network and a lot of people to love and support you. My dad always says he’s blessed because he’s got 5 kids and he’s always got people to do things with, it’s a beautiful thing and I’d like that too. So, yeah, 100% I do.’
When asked if he talks to them about Azaylia, he replied: ‘Yes, we visit her garden often, and I’m really looking forward to the weather getting better so we can visit it more. It’s crucially important for them to know who their big sister is because she forged the man that is raising them in this world. I always feel close to her.’
In January, Ashley broke his silence over becoming a dad for the third time saying his two sons have ‘healed his heart’.
Speaking to The Mirror for the first time about his sons he said: ‘They’re absolutely gorgeous – they are really helping heal my heart. Don’t get me wrong, they can keep you up at night, but it’s all worth it. I’m so grateful for them.’
He poignantly added: ‘I know Azaylia would be absolutely besotted by them and they will by her when I tell them all of the stories about her.’
He added that he often visits her resting place with Aliyas and Atlas.
Ashley added: ‘I hope I feel grief forever. I know that in my grief is just my love – I’ll be grateful as long as I feel it.
‘Sometimes, people try to get away from their grief, but it’d be a more beautiful process if they sat into it and realised it is just their love for that person.’
He explained: ‘Yeah, I think so. I’ve got a big family; I’ve got two older brothers, two younger sisters and loads of cousins, so when we all get together it’s magical’
Ashley announced his baby news on November 21, revealing he was expecting a baby boy and sharing his joy that there was good news coming after ‘all the heartache’
Ashley announced that Atlas had been born on November 29.
He shared several snaps of the tot and said his heart was ‘bursting with love and excitement’.
At the time the star was away filming a show for the BBC called Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone and so missed Atlas’ birth as he arrived a month early.
He wrote: ‘When you rearrange your final two filming dates three times to make sure you’re back for your son’s birth, fully expecting him to be just like you – LATE. He surprises everyone by showing up a month early!
‘Even though I’m absolutely gutted I couldn’t be there, my heart is bursting with love and excitement.
‘I can’t wait to leave the danger zones behind and come home to the best welcome ever – hugs, kisses, and sleepy snuggles on the sofa with my beautiful baby boy.
‘Atlas, you will always have the most beautiful, strong, and courageous guardian angel watching over you in your big sister, Azaylia.
‘And you’ll share an unbreakable bond with the best big brother, Aliyas, who will forever have your back, look out for you, and stand by your side.
‘May your body grow strong, your mind grow wise, your heart remain loving, and your spirit stay pure and truly powerful!
‘See you soon, my boy – I love you.’
Ashley was inundated with well wishes from friends and family including Love Island stars Amber Rose Gill who wrote: ‘Wow!’ and Jamie Jewitt who sent a heart emoji.
Others wrote: ‘Aw congratulations brother, well done to mum. Welcome to the world Atlas.’
‘Congratulations my bro, beautiful’… ‘Absolutely amazing, gorgeous news! What a gorgeous boy. So happy for you both.’
It is not known if the mother of his unborn third child is the same woman who had his second. MailOnline has contacted Ashley’s representatives for comment.
Speaking to The Mirror for the first time about his sons he said: ‘They’re absolutely gorgeous – they are really helping heal my heart’
He poignantly added ‘I know Azaylia (seen) would be absolutely besotted by them and they will by her when I tell them all of the stories about her’
Ashley announced he was expecting another baby on Thursday November 21, revealing he was expecting a baby boy and sharing his joy that there was good news coming after ‘all the heartache .’
Alongside pictures of son Aliyas, and bizarrely a slew of snaps of his purple Lamborghini, he wrote: ”Another One’ **DJ Khaled Voice**.
‘My little girl will soon have another little brother to watch over, and my little boy will not only be a baby brother but a big brother too.’
Ashley continued: ‘With all the heartache I’ve been through, I’m truly grateful that I can really start counting my blessings again!
‘Now, it’s time to head to two of the most dangerous places in the world to film the final two episodes of my brand new series.
‘So for now, I’m sad to say goodbye, but I look forward to seeing you both soon, my little men. And to my guardian angel, I’ll never ever be without you because I can feel your presence in every step I take.
‘Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, but it also blesses us with moments that fill our hearts with immense joy. Here’s to the journey ahead and the beautiful souls who make it’.
Ashley has not disclosed the mother of his one-year-old son Aliyas but previously opened up about their ‘beautiful’ co-parenting relationship .
He told MailOnline: ‘We’re keeping as friends, and we are co-parenting. We have a very good relationship, so that’s how it is staying.
‘It’s been beautiful, really to be able to get on, not amicably, but so well, even better, we both have Aliyas’s best interests in heart.
‘We both have love and respect for each other. And we both just want to be the best parents we can. And not only enjoy our son, but let us and enjoy the most of us and the most of life.
‘So we’re doing everything. It’s very comfortable. It’s very easy. And we make the best decisions based on our son, so great.’
After the birth, Ashley was trolled for naming his son after late daughter, Azaylia.
Taking to Instagram he revealed he’d paid tribute to his late daughter by using her middle name, Diamond, which later explained was a ‘family tradition.’
Ashley and Safiyya planned to travel to Singapore with Azaylia for specialist leukemia treatment however doctors told them she was too ill to make the journey
Ashley was met with a slew of comments from his followers who branded his son’s name, Aliyas Diamond Cain, disrespectful towards his ex partner.
Safiyya said she was heartbroken that Ashley fathered a child with someone else and claims he had asked her to try for a second baby with him after their split.
She had been hoping for a reconciliation but admitted she hadn’t been explicit about that.
Former footballer Ashley and his ex Safiyya raised more than £1.5million to fund Azaylia’s specialist treatment before her death and later put any unspent money into The Azaylia Foundation which aims to support families and provide memorable experiences for children fighting cancer.
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