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Jay Blades, 52, talked about the importance of supporting the younger generation, while speaking at the 2022 Pride of Britain Awards in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The Repair Shop star has previously opened up about his battle with dyslexia and has become a huge inspiration for people across the UK that struggle with reading. Earlier this year, Jay announced he had been appointed the first chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University. Asked about his new role on the red carpet, Jay said: “It feels amazing to be chancellor of my old university. “And to hopefully support people who went through, or are going through, the same thing as me. “My university was the one that identified my dyslexia,” he continued. “And now I’m going to be able to support and help so many other people.

Jay Blades, 52, finally tied the knot with fiancée Lisa Zbozen this weekend.The Repair Shop star was emotional as he described having “tunnel vision” when it came to his new wife. The furniture restorer wed Lisa in front of 15 guests on the grounds of a stunning beachfront villa in Barbados on Tuesday November 22, it has been revealed. The BBC presenter admitted the occasion was a “perfect” day as he gushed about his bride.“We had our closest family there, the weather held out and everything worked out so well,’ he said.Fitness trainer Lisa added: “Once you get to a certain age, you realise what’s actually important on the day – and that is having the people around you that love you for who you are.So we made the day our day.”Jay also described how he shed a tear as the couple exchanged their vows and revealed this moment was the most “emotional” part.“It was almost like I had tunnel vision and I could only see Lisa there,” he added.“And honestly, that’s when it really hit me. I was like, ‘we’re really getting married now!’” he told Hello! magazine.Jay sparked excitement online when he announced his engagement to Lisa just before Christmas last year.The Repair Shop star told fans at the time: “Good afternoon all.

Jay Blades, 52, talked about how strange it was to have “so many people inspired by him”, while speaking at the 2022 Pride of Britain Awards in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The Repair Shop star also went on to express what a privilege it was to have such support from his fans. Earlier this year, Jay announced he had been appointed the first chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University. The Repair Shop star promised some “big changes” would be coming during his time in charge.Jay attended Buckinghamshire New University as a mature student studying criminology and philosophy at the age of 30.Now, the furniture restorer will be its first chancellor - a role he accepted on the condition that the university reinstated its furniture and restoration course.He also asked to start a scholarship programme and will sponsor several students each year.Asked about his new role on the red carpet, Jay said: “It feels amazing to be chancellor of my old university. “And to hopefully support people who went through, or are going through, the same thing as me. “My university was the one that identified my dyslexia,” he continued. “And now I’m going to be able to support and help so many other people.

An Ayrshire countryside estate which champions heritage crafts has been put firmly on the map as it received prime-time telly viewing last week.

@artistSimonF.”Jay included a black and white snap of himself wearing a checkered shirt and grey flat cap to accompany the quote by artist Frank Ocean.Fans took to the comments to heap praise on the TV presenter. @Madswag penned: “I’ve just googled ‘who is Jay Blades’, why you may think. “Well having only seen Repair Shop a couple of times I was intrigued and must say, I’m impressed and inspired by the obstacles he has overcome. “Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re an inspiration.”@MonicaCruHall: “Preach!! Beg you say it again .... I say this to people all day long .... “My personality is beaut-teeee-filled although depending on how you deal with me truss me I can reach some dark depth of messed-up 'mash you up' -ness with words that slice and dice.”@Graemkwhippy said: “Exactly this.

Jay Blades has refused to answer whether or not he will be working with King Charles III, 73, again, following their meeting on The Repair Shop earlier this year.The pair were set up to meet after the 52-year-old became a Building Crafts ambassador for the Prince's charity in 2020.King Charles, who was still the Prince of Wales at the time of filming, tasked the workshop team to help restore a couple of his items at Dumfries House in Scotland.Fans were quick to praise how well Jay and the now King got on, leaving many hopeful that the pair could reunite again. In a Q&A with his followers however, the furniture restorer remained tight-lipped about working with the monarch in the future.Jay told fans he wasn't sure if the royal would come back on the show, but refused to answer whether or not he'd personally work with him again.Alex Scott teases very racy sheer jumpsuit to film Graham Norton ShowAs many more of his followers joined the chat, he was asked the question again. "Erm, lets move on to another question," he said prompting his wife-to-be to swiftly go to the next one on his Instagram Live. Viewers did however notice that towards the end of the show, Jay said to Charles: "Don't be a stranger," as their meeting came to an end.Addressing the comment, the presenter laughed: "He said he won't be."While he remained quiet about a possible reunion, he went on to say that he liked the idea of the pair learning pottery together one day.Another viewer told Jay how the royal seemed to "genuinely" like him as their on-screen banter was praised.The BBC star thanked fans for their kind words and said the monarch was "a funny, down to earth guy". He went on to address whether or not he "broke royal protocol" by touching the royal

Jay Blades, 52, has insisted that King Charles III is still the “same person” he met back when he was a Prince, despite the royal's dramatic title change, while speaking to Express.co.uk at the 2022 Pride of Britain Awards.The Repair Shop star also went on to praise the monarch as he spoke about the shared passion that brought them together. When asked what it was like seeing King Charles take to the throne after having met him as a Prince, Jay revealed that he didn’t feel much had changed. “No, he’s the same person,” Jay reflected.

Jay Blades was visited by King Charles III at The Repair Shop earlier this year after initially turning him down due to his busy schedule three times.

The furniture restorer had previously revealed he'd faced a battle with depression after he found himself homeless following the breakdown of his marriage.However, things are looking very different now, with the TV star choosing to start his day with positivity.He said: “I get up these days and I know it’s going to be a good day. No matter what rubbish comes to me,” Jay added in a recent interview with The Guardian.During the candid conversation, Jay also compared his experiences with racism in the past to his experiences nowadays.He explained how wants to use his influence to highlight black history, as well as “black future”.Jay said: “When I come across it these days it’s very subtle.The old days you’d have someone spitting at you.“These days I think it’s my role to educate people around race.“I do talk a lot about black history.

Jay Blades, 52, is best known as The Repair Shop's resident furniture restoration expert, but now he's decided to switch workshop benches for nightclub turntables.The TV host had the nation open-mouthed when he announced his plans to become a DJ and cheekily told them that, with him at the helm, things might get "sexual".Jay unveiled his unexpected new career choice at the National Television Awards, where he made a very dapper appearance in a suit, tie and smart cap.He revealed that he will make his DJing debut at the Ned - a five star hotel and member's club in the heart of London - this Saturday."If you bring your partner down there you might get a bit naked, as the music does get a bit sexual," he admitted."I’m being taught by my friend, Ray Banton, and playing music that he supplies me - you can expect Eighties and Nineties."The Repair Shop star enthused to The Sun: "I love music.

Fans of the pair could not contain their excitement, with Twitter user Big_David_F saying: "Will be glued to the TV for this special announcement!"X__Sassy__X wrote: "Good morning Jay, will be watching looking forward to it."During their interview, Jay and Will revealed that King Charles III is set to make a cameo on their show in an episode filmed back in Autumn 2021 that was centered around his love of preserving heritage.Jay recently gave fans an insight into what shooting The Repair Shop was like as he revealed a major filming secret about his outfit choices during an appearance on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh.Discussing The Repair Shop, Alan said: “You know you have to take your hat off indoors, there are people of a certain age...”To which Jay responded: “But I’m in a barn, like I’m in a barn here so I’m allowed to have my hat on.”As Alan laughed and remarked: “Oh right."He stated: “One of the little secrets I’m going to let you into is they haven’t allowed me to change my kind of uniform, let's say since we’ve started filming it.“So, I’ve always got to wear a hat, waistcoat and a shirt.”Jay added: “Short-sleeved in the summer and long-sleeved in the winter.”Since the show first aired in 2017, fans have become accustomed to seeing him in different versions of this attire.Jay is often seen in a baker boy cap with a pair of his signature black-rimmed glasses.Throughout the programme, he wears a crisp white shirt, with a brown waistcoat, sometimes paired with a navy blue jacket. The Repair Shop has become a huge hit with viewers who tune in each week to watch the team repair broken family heirlooms. The team consists of some of Britain’s most skilled restoration experts who breathe new life into prized

Jay Blades previously told how he "hit rock bottom" following the breakdown of his marriage to his ex-wife, in an unearthed interview. It comes as The Repair Shop star is set to appear on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh this morning on ITV.Jay previously opened up about his struggles which saw him leave the home he shared with his ex-wife and "hitting rock bottom".The star said: "I left the family home, gave the house to my ex-wife and just drove."I didn't know where I was going."He went on: "I slept in my old estate car for three or four days."I was in a really dark place.""If it had continued for 24 hours more, I don't think I would be talking to you now," he told Radio Times two years ago.It comes after Jay reflected on his love for life following his tough past.The presenter had previously opened up about his battle with depression after he found himself homeless following the breakdown of his marriage.However, things are looking very different now, with the TV star choosing to start his day with positivity.He said: “I get up these days and I know it’s going to be a good day.“No matter what rubbish comes to me,” Jay added in a recent interview with The Guardian.During the candid chat, Jay also compared his experiences with racism in the past to his experiences nowadays.He explained how wants use his influence to highlight black history, as well as “black future”.Jay said: “When I come across it these days it’s very subtle.The old days you’d have someone spitting at you.“These days I think it’s my role to educate people around race.“I do talk a lot about black history.

Jay Blades, 52, has candidly reflected on his life before The Repair Shop as he described his new, optimistic outlook in life.The presenter had previously opened up about his battle with depression after he found himself homeless following the breakdown of his marriage.However, things are looking very different now, with the TV star choosing to start his day with positivity.He said: “I get up these days and I know it’s going to be a good day.“No matter what rubbish comes to me,” Jay added in a recent interview with The Guardian.During the candid chat, Jay also compared his experiences with racism in the past to his experiences nowadays.He explained how wants use his influence to highlight black history, as well as “black future”.Jay said: “When I come across it these days it’s very subtle.The old days you’d have someone spitting at you.“These days I think it’s my role to educate people around race.“I do talk a lot about black history. But I also love black future.”Jay grew up on a council estate in Hackney, East London with his younger brother and single mum.He discovered his love for restoration because his family was not able to afford replacements for broken items.The presenter credited his tough upbringing for his personality today.Jay revealed: ‘We were so poor we never really bought any furniture.“Me and my brother were always making and repairing things.

Jay promoted his new book DIY with Jay, a book he hasn’t yet managed to read.The host of BBC’s The Repair Shop, Jay has spoken openly in the past about the obstacles dyslexia has put in his way.Sharing his own experience of learning to read in documentary Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51, which aired in January of this year, Jay has since said that his skills have improved massively, but that he still has a “big-time problem with words”.During an interview from earlier this month, Jay explained that when he tries to look at a page, the words move about.Having hid that he had the reading age of an 11-year-old for numerous years, the star has come to terms with the difficulties he faces.He said: “I can’t read that well. I still have a big-time problem with words.”It is thanks to reading lessons, that the star is improving, and one day hopes to be able to read the book that he dictated to a ghostwriter.He added to The Times: “I have that as a goal, I want to read it myself.”On the surface, it seems that his limited reading ability has not stopped him from progressing in his career, but behind-the-scenes, Jay has secretly struggled within the television industry.One of the biggest challenges he faces being a television presenter is reading lines from a teleprompter.When once asked to present an award at the BAFTAs, Jay had to admit that he was unable to read the lines from the script producers handed to him.Yet, like a true performer, Jay has adapted, and has had huge well-deserved success.

Queen after the tragic news of her death earlier today.The Repair Shop star, 52, also told how he pulled out of a work commitment at the last minute, explaining that he decided to postpone the event.In view of his 50,000 followers, the TV personality explained that out of respect for the Monarch, he had put his work commitments on hold.Jay wrote: "As the Queen has just passed away, I have decided not to go ahead with my investiture in becoming a chancellor which was due to take place tomorrow."As a mark of respect, I have decided to postpone this wonderful day for me and @BucksNewUni"May She Rest In Peace," he ended his tweet, followed by a sweet snap of the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip.Following Jay's post, his followers rushed to weigh in given the sad news.Twitter user @pauline_flint applauded the star, writing: "Now this is one of the reasons I follow you xx Respect @jayblades_ xxx."@XSweetButSassyX added: "Beautiful photo and respect Jay x."While @Pippa10686713 commented: Absolutely the right respectful decision Jay.

Jay Blades, 52, has spoken about how he has recently come to terms with being more open about his mental health and no longer feels the need to hide his vulnerability.The Repair Shop star admitted that taking care of his mental and physical health was the best decision he had ever made, emphasising that others need to do the same instead of "bottling everything up".The TV show host has been on the Repair Shop since it began in 2017 and has become a firm favourite with viewers.Using his platform to raise mental health awareness, Jay has opened up about his own struggle with depression prior to his big break on the BBC.Jay was asked in a recent interview what the best decision he ever made was, and the presenter revealed it was taking care of himself.He said: "To look after my mental and physical health; to get checked when I need to get checked, and to not be afraid to ask for help if I need support."A lot of people suffer in silence, and they need to ask for help."Seven years ago I was driving up the motorway looking for a bridge to crash into, having bottled everything up", he told The Daily Telegraph.This is not the first time Jay has opened up about his mental health struggles, as he has been open about being suicidal back in darker times.Speaking to the Radio Times in May, Jay revealed: "I don’t have an issue with talking about my mental health."It became a problem for me because I didn’t.

BBC show The Repair Shop. The BBC One show sees members of the public bringing in worn-out family heirlooms to be fixed by a team of experts led by furniture restorer and host Jay Blades. As part of this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, the show will mark five years of the programme with a special appearance by 87-year-old acting legend Dame Judi alongside Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, 57.

Steve Fletcher has been a regular face on The Repair Shop since it began in 2017, but now he has decided to step out of the workshop to share with television audiences one of his other passions in life: gardening.MORE: The Repair Shop star Steve Fletcher announces surprise appearance on Gardeners' WorldThe 50-year-old horologist - that's clock expert to me and you - is set to make his debut on Gardeners' World on Friday evening's programme alongside the likes of Monty Don and Adam Frost. Speaking exclusively with HELLO!, Steve has opened up about how he designed his green space and where he got his love for the outdoors...WATCH: Steve Fletcher has been appearing on The Repair Shop since 2017While Steve's appearance on the show might seem a little bit unexpected to those who have spent many weeknights watching him mend watches, clocks and other items on the restoration show fronted by Jay Blades, it turns out that he has long had a passion for horticulture.MORE: Meet The Repair Shop presenter Steve Fletcher's familyMORE: The Repair Shop viewers left emotional after guest breaks down in tears in new series debut"I've always enjoyed getting out of the workshop, away from the bench and into the outdoors, but I love to keep my hands busy, so gardening is the perfect hobby," he explained.

The Repair Shop star Jay Blades, 52, has admitted that he once felt so desperate that he almost crashed his car into a bridge.

Jay Blades’ fiancée Lisa Zbozen made an honest admission as she paid a loving tribute to their relationship on Instagram yesterday.The Repair Shop star announced his engagement to Lisa just before Christmas last year.Lisa, 41, shared a sweet snap of herself and Jay, 52, as she discussed their relationship in view of her 119,000 Instagram followers.The fitness trainer penned: “I just wanted to take a minute to dedicate this post to my love. “The very first time I met him, I said: ‘I’m going to marry that man.’“Thank you for challenging me to be better everyday.”Lisa continued: “I’m not perfect by a long way, but working together, we make it as perfect as it could be.“I love you completely, Tiny,” she added with a love heart emoji.Friends of the WKOUT founder took to the comments section to share their well wishes.Mistry.ila wrote: “I’m so happy for you! Both of you deserve all the happiness in the world!”“So happy, you’re happy!!” added Gav Foster.Angela commented: “Said the same of my husband. When you know, you know. “So awesome that you found your person!”Sylvie wrote: “Wow Lisa, seeing you so happy is tremendously awesome. “He looks a nice man.

The Travelling Auctioneers. It will be fronted by Will alongside Christina Trevanion and will launch later this year. It will see the pair embark on a journey across the UK coming across some incredible items on their adventures. "Christina will call on her auctioneer contacts and expertise.“Meanwhile, Will uses his incredible craft and restoration skills to bring new life to neglected treasures.“Ready for a thrilling on-site auction," the synopsis reads. The 37-year-old recently shared an update on the series via Instagram.Posting a photo of himself in a recording studio, he wrote: "No I'm not recording an album! “I’ve just finished my final voiceover for The Traveling Auctioneer. “It's been a blast to film and I can't wait for you all to see it later this year.