Ashley Cain to welcome third baby three years on from daughter Azaylia’s death

Ashley Cain has announced he’s due to become a dad for the third time, three years after daughter Azaylia’s death from leukaemia.

The TV personality and former footballer, 34, and his ex-partner Safiyya Vorajee, 36, tragically lost Azaylia in April 2021 when she was just eight months old.

Ashley and Safiyya split one year later, and he welcomed son Aliyas Diamond with a new partner in January 2024.

Sharing that his family is set to grow next year, Ashley wrote to his 2.2million followers this afternoon: ‘“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. With all the heartache I’ve been through, I’m truly grateful that I can really start counting my blessings again!’

He added in an emotional goodbye: ‘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,’ Ashley directed to Azaylia.

‘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 worthwhile.’

The photos Ashley shared showed him cuddling up to his young son, who is the spitting image of his famous dad, plus the scan of his third child.

After sharing the joyful news, the Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star was inundated with congratulatory messages.

‘Awwww massive congratulations to you all xx’, commented brorarunicorn.

‘A little tear got caught in my eye and a gulp in my throat….. the story you couldn’t write but you have lived …. All the love in the world to you all 🫶🫶🫶🫶’, said lad_007.

The former Coventry City player did not name the mother of his child in the announcement post.

At the start of the year, he welcomed his son with a childhood friend whom he has dated on and off over the years.