ASHLEY Cain has introduced his adorable newborn son to his older brother in an emotional moment, and confirmed that the kids have different mothers.
The former footballer, 34, announced his new arrival, little Atlas, on Instagram recently, alongside an adorable selection of snaps.
Atlas is a little brother to Ashley’s son Aliyas who was born in January, and the star is also dad to little girl Azaylia who he shares with ex Safiyaa.
She was born in August 2020, but tragically died from a rare form of leukaemia aged eight months in 2021.
Now, Ashley has introduced both his sons and posted snaps of the adorable moment the brothers meet.
He penned: “Aliyas Atlas. Wrapping up my documentary series was special, but nothing compares to the moment I finally got home to meet my beautiful new son for the first time and introduce him to his big brother.
“It’s been a time of joy, excitement, and so much love, but also a deeply emotional time. I couldn’t stop thinking about their big sister, who would’ve been in her element helping us care for them – most likely bossing us all around too.”
Ashley continued: “I’m so grateful for my two boys, and I’ll make sure they always know how lucky they are to have each other. To love, support, protect, and stand by one another – friends for life. And they’ll always know about their big sister. She’s a part of them, and we all have so much to love, value and appreciate her for.
“For now, it’s all about enjoying the chaos – fun, cuddles, rough play, and double the stinky nappies.”
Ashley has not revealed who either of the mums of his two sons are.
In the carousel of images, Ashley can be seen making memories with his two sons, Atlas and Aliyas, from hanging out on the play mat to throwing Aliyas up in the air.
Fans commented on the sweet moment, telling Ashley has special it is to see him happy and with his two boys.
When Aliyas was born, he confirmed that he was not in a relationship with his mother, but said that she was a “close friend.”
Welcoming his son into the world Ashley hinted at little Azaylia being his protector.
In his Instagram image caption, he wrote: “And you will have the most beautiful guardian angel heaven holds watching over you and protecting you too.
“Welcome to the world my son.”
Ashley then announced only recently that he was set to become a dad for the third time.
Ashley said at the time: “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 told how the tot had arrived prematurely – and that he sadly missed the birth due to filming commitments.
In his caption, he wrote: “Atlas Diamond Cain – 29.11.24. Welcome to the world, my son!”
He continued: “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.”
