Jay Blades is a well-known TV presenter and the star of the BBC’s The Repair Shop. The 52 year old furniture restorer has faced many battles in life including racism and learning to read at a later age.
Jay is dyslexic and was only diagnosed with the condition as a mature student when he went to study at university. Despite not having the skill for most of his life, he has always found ways around it and used his gift of the gab to make his way.
Jay has used these experiences to help others and this has been the basis of his friendship with Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 30.
The star appeared on Lorraine last year to talk about his life after releasing his autobiography. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
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