Ashley Cain reveals heartbreaking way he paid tribute to late daughter Azaylia on Christmas Day
GRIEVING Ashley Cain has revealed the heartbreaking way he paid a festive tribute to late daughter Azaylia.
The MTV star, 33, opened up on his chance to "love, remember and reminisce about the ones we have lost" in a touching Instagram post.
One snap saw Ashley clutching two huge teddy bears as he headed to his daughter's grave on Christmas Day.
The former footballer, 33, is doting dad to tot Azaylia, who died from a rare form of leukaemia aged eight months in 2021.
He headed to the remembrance area with the cuddly toys and a huge bunch of flowers, adorned with two wicker present sculptures.
Ashley captured the display in full glory, pride of place on the little girl's tombstone.
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He also added a selection of images showing him with family posing outside a pub during the festive period.
In his lengthy image caption, he wrote: "Merry Christmas Everyone.
"Today is a day to hold, appreciate and cherish the ones we have... and to love, remember and reminisce about the ones we have lost.
"I have been happy and I've been sad. I have laughed and I have cried. But no matter what, I have smiled and always loved and felt loved.
"Sending everyone love, strength and many blessings.
"Have a wonderful day all."
Ashley revealed his lasting feelings of grief on Good Morning Britain earlier this month.
He admitted: "You can feel so lonely.
"Other times, you can feel so guilty."
Ashley shared his tot with ex Safiyya Vorajee - with the little girl diagnosed with leukaemia just two months after her birth.
Earlier this month, Ashley told of the "guilt" he feels after revealing he is set to become a dad for the second time.
Ashley will welcome a boy in January with his close friend - two years after his daughter's death.
Yet Safiyya exclusively told The Sun that he stood at Azaylia's grave and asked to have another baby.
In response, the Ex On The Beach alumni said "recollections may vary."
Meanwhile, the doting dad recently admitted he had lost a stone in a month due to his "recent stress load."
