During the latest edition of Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, Jay Blades from The Repair Shop gave a deeply personal insight into his family life and opened up about his previous mental health challenges.
Jay, cherished by viewers for his work on the BBC, shared some intimate truths with presenter Alan Titchmarsh in an emotional live discussion.
Jay recalled a difficult period back in 2015 when he disappeared from public view. He emphasized how the "love he received" was crucial to his comeback.
He paid tribute to a Wolverhampton family that provided unwavering support through his darkest days, expressing his heartfelt thanks with the words: "They are still supporting me to this day." Jay became visibly moved when mentioning Gerald Bailey, whom he considers a brother.
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