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Ashley Cain’s fans spot ‘unbelievable’ detail in his family snaps as he reunites with his two baby sons over Christmas
A snap of Ashley's father got all of his followers talking
FANS of Ashley Cain were left gushing over his latest family snaps and spotted an "unbelievable" detail in the Christmas pictures.
The Ex On The Beach star was reunited with his two baby sons, Aliyas and Atlas, for a Christmas celebration with the rest of the Cain clan.
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It was the first festive celebration for the boys, both having been born this year.
Aliyas was born at the start of the year in January with newborn Atlas Diamond arriving late last month.
Ashley was seen with his two sons and all of his extended family as he posed for a snap alongside his father.
Ashley and his dad donned very similar looks with both wearing beige-coloured tight-fitting shirts and trousers with each of them holding onto a baby each for the family snap.
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The pair beamed as they held onto the children but many of Ashley's staunch supporters were quick to point out how young Ashley's dad was.
One of the former footballer's fans said underneath the family snaps: "Wow look how young your dad looks I thought it was one of your friends."
Another added: "Wow you look just look like Ur dad Ashley and so does your oldest boy."
Before a third went on to add: "Your dad looks more like your brother, who is just a bit older! Incredibly good genes. I want that, too."
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To accompany the post, Ashley shared a lengthy caption about spending Christmas with his two boys.
The TV star, 34, said: "After being away for nearly six months last year - completing ULTRAMAN and filming my documentary series - it was much-needed time with my family.
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"This year was also the first Christmas since losing my daughter Azaylia that I allowed myself to truly try and enjoy it, instead of putting myself through incomprehensible amounts of pain by isolating myself and taking on a challenge.
"For me, family is everything. You do everything you can to love them, appreciate them, and preserve the beauty of what they bring into your life.
"While the festive season didn’t come without its heart-wrenching moments, for the first time in a long time, it came with beautiful blessings too.
"I hope each and every one of you had at least one moment of magic this Christmas."
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As well as his two sons, Ashley had daughter Azaliya Cain with his former partner, influencer Safiyya Vorajee.
She died from a rare form of leukaemia, leaving the family heartbroken.
Ashley and Safiyya still continue to raise funds and awareness in their daughter's name after setting up The Azaliya Cain Foundation.
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The Challenge star's two sons are understood to have different mothers.
Ashley has not revealed who either of the mums of his two sons are.
What disease did Azaylia have and when did she die?
Ashley Cain and Safiyya Vorajee welcomed their daughter Azaylia Diamond in August 2020.
The TV star wrote: "Azaylia Diamond Cain 7lbs 10oz. Born 10/08/2020. Time 06:56.
"There is no words to describe this feeling."
But just two months after her birth, Azaylia was diagnosed with a an aggressive form of leukaemia.
The parents were devastated after doctors found more tumours and ran out of options to save the young girl.
It was announced on April 25, 2021, that the tot had passed away from the disease.
Ashley told fans the heartbreaking news, writing: "Rest in paradise princess. I will always hold you in my heart until I can hold you again in heaven."
Azaylia's mum Safiyya Vorajee added: "You are my Angel my heartbeat my soul, RIP my precious baby, you will always be with me like a handprint on my heart."
And in a further post the same day, Saffiya paid a further emotional tribute to her baby daughter.
She posted on Instagram: "You are my Angel my heartbeat my soul, RIP my precious baby, you will always be with me like a handprint on my heart."
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