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Getty ImagesShropshire, UK – Television personality Jay Blades, 55, has been formally charged with two counts of rape by west mercia police, with a court date set for August 13, 2025, at Telford Magistrates’ Court. The charges follow an investigation initiated by the police force.
Blades,a resident of Claverley,Shropshire,is also currently facing a separate charge of controlling or coercive behaviour. He appeared via video link at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, alongside his legal representation for a preliminary hearing related to this charge, which he denies.He spoke only to confirm his identity during the brief proceedings and remains on conditional bail.
Jay Blades rose to prominence as the host of the popular BBC One programme, The Repair Shop, which premiered in 2017.The show features skilled craftspeople restoring cherished items brought in by members of the public. Initially broadcast in a daytime slot, The Repair Shop gained a substantial following and was subsequently moved to primetime viewing.
The program’s success has been marked by critical acclaim, including a National Television Award in 2023 and a BAFTA award in the same year for its special episode featuring members of the Royal Family, including Prince William, who brought items for restoration. Blades has also presented other television series, including Money for Nothing, Jay Blades’ Home Fix, and Jay and Dom’s Home Fix, alongside dominic Chappell.In 20
