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He also talks about how he is learning to read with a charity that works one-on-one with readers to help them grow.He spoke to Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show this morning about the whole life experience.The host asked Jay why he decided to share his story and the star made clear that his primary motivation in doing so was to “inspire others.”Zoe asked the star: “Why did you decide to share you story, Jay?"“The reason why I decided to share is basically to inspire other people.

Jay Blades, 51, shared a rare picture of his partner Lisa Zbozen to announce their happy news on social media just before Christmas. In the snap, his wife-to-be flashed her engagement designed by him.

The Repair Shop know Jay Blades, 51, as a fun loving, care-free soul.

Jay Blades, 51, has taken to his Instagram account to share a “warning alert” with his 118,000 followers.The Repair Shop star has teased an emotional episode ahead for fans of the BBC One show.He posted a picture of a light-up sign featuring the programme’s name.As the caption, Jay penned: “Good afternoon all. Warning Alert.“Tonight on @bbcone 8pm @therepairshop.tv is on and this show is Very Special.“Tissues needed, you have been warned.”He concluded his message by saying: “Enjoy #therepairshop.”His followers appeared eager to find out the reason for Jay’s warning as they took to his post’s comment section.Pr.iscilla1460 said: “They are always at the ready when I watch you all.”Suzzannelexie added: “Aww stop I always watch and say no I'm not going to cry nxt minute I'm bawling.” (sic)Never2oldfurniture wrote: “Thanks for the warning Jay, I'll pass that on to the wife, she does most of the tears in the house.”Glenn.vardy1 typed: “Great show guys looking forward to viewing later.”Jay recently announced on his Twitter account that he is now engaged to his partner Lisa Marie.The TV star popped the question during a holiday with his partner last December.Sharing a snap of Lisa Marie wearing the sparkly ring, he penned: "Good afternoon all.

Jay Blades, 51, revealed his inspiration for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special this year is none other than Del Boy from Only Fools And Horses. Portrayed by acting legend David Jason, The Repair Shop star admitted he relates to the Peckham underdog in lots of ways.

Jay Blades, 51, revealed his inspiration for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special this year is none other than Del Boy from Only Fools And Horses.

With Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice lifting the glitterball trophy in what was the most representative final in Strictly Come Dancing history, we're all still riding the Strictly high. Luckily for us, we won't have to wait too long at all for our next dose of Strictly magic as the Christmas special is due to hit our screens this Christmas Day at 5.10pm on BBC One.Taking part in the special episode this year are an amazing line-up of famous faces, including Anne-Marie, Fred Sirieix, Adrian Chiles, Moira Stewart, Mel Giedroyc and Jay Blades.

Luba then replied, saying she would love to give Jay and his girlfriend dance lessons.The TV presenter said that he would make it one of his New Year's resolutions to learn to dance more formally. "Me and my fiancee want to go to ballroom lessons, I want to learn the waltz and Argentine tango," he added.When they perform, the two will be jiving to the Only Fools and Horses theme song, Hooky Street. Other celebrities involved in the show include Fred Sirieix, Mel Giedroyc, Anne-Marie, Moira Stuart and Adrian Chiles.On December 9, Jay teased fans on Twitter with another TV Christmas special. Greeting his followers, he grinned: "I've done a bit of dancing, so now it's back down to...

The Repair Shop star Jay Blades has taken to Instagram to tell how he "cried" following a rehearsal for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special after practicing with his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk.The furniture restorer, 51, revealed how he thought his back was "busted" from strenuous rehearsals ahead of the festive episode.In view of his 115,000 followers, Jay gave his fans an update on how training with Luba is going.Addressing his fans, The Repair Shop star said: "How we doing guys?"I'll tell you what, I've just had a physio, you know the Strictly people?"They hook you up with a physio and it's unbelievable," Jay revealed.He went on: "I'll tell you how unbelievable it was, I cried because she got rid of the pain."I

He's best known for his work on shows like The Repair Shop and Money for nothing, but presenter Jay Blades is also a close personal friend to Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock. When we caught up with the 51 year old furniture restorer about his new show Jay's Workshop – which sees expert and amateur carpenters create original pieces for local heroes – he revealed that he would indeed be hooking Leigh-Anne up with a bespoke baby gift.

Jay Blades, 51, has announced he is working on an exciting new show, as he teased fans of what is to come by sharing a photo on Twitter over the weekend.The Repair Shop star shared a photo of him dressed suavely alongside DJ Spoony as they posed in London’s Hackney.Jay typed: “Good morning all. just wanted to let you know that I’ve been busy filming a new show and I can’t wait for you guys to see it.“Here is a sneaky peek of me and my old friend @DJSpoony back in our old manor Hackney. He asked: “What do you think of the outfits?”In response, fans declared they were excitedly anticipating the show as they praised their wardrobe choices.One said: “You both look street, punk-ish & very stylish, you guys carry it well.

Jay Blades has been a firm favourite on BBC's The Repair Show since the programme's debut in 2017.The 51-year-old has captivated British audiences with the tear-jerking series, where family heirlooms are restored for their owners by a team of experts.Jay recently ventured away from the show with the release of his memoir Making It, giving readers a personal insight into his childhood and journey into the world of television.The BBC star has opened up about his time on the programme as the restorer revealed he has been busy working on other shows.When quizzed about continuing to front The Repair Shop, Jay highlighted he had been doing the job for a long time.The small-screen star admitted he had no plans to leave and added that the

Jay Blades, 51, had signed up originally to star on The Repair Shop because he knew it would be a “special” programme, even though on paper it seemed “boring”.The TV personality believes the BBC show has become successful with viewers, because of the “human stories” it includes, which give it a “bit more meaning”.Opening up on why he joined The Repair Shop, Jay said: “I knew it was special because you don’t usually see all the experts in one workshop on TV. “On paper, people repairing something is quite boring.

Jay Blades, 51, has said he has wrapped on filming alongside the cast and crew of his new show, Jay’s Workshop, which “celebrates the uncelebrated”.The Repair Shop star shared a photo of a beautiful riverside development in Yorkshire as he bid farewell to the county todayJay tweeted alongside the snap: “Good morning all. “This is my last day filming in Bradford & Yorkshire.“I’m gonna miss my New Home & I can’t wait for you guys to see this show, as it Celebrates the Uncelebrated. “Take care Yorkshire.See you real soon,” he added.Underneath, fans who live in the county, said they would “miss” Jay filming there and hoped he would “come back” soon.One typed: “God's Own Country, it's simply the best place to live.

Jay Blades, 51, is set to reunite with his eldest sister after they spent over four decades apart.The Repair Shop star opened up on discovering he has 25 brothers and sisters, as he detailed his troubled upbringing.Jay began by discussing his dad, who he does not like to refer to as his dad, but instead as the man who “contributed” towards his conception.He told Lorraine Kelly on her ITV programme this morning: “I call him the man who contributed towards my birth.”The TV personality is now set to meet up with his older sister, for the first time since their childhood.“I’ve got 25 brothers and sisters and met 11 of them, and recently I got in contact with my older sister that I’ve always wanted to meet.“I can’t wait to meet her.

The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades has recalled getting beaten up by police officers for the first time, while walking home in North West London in the 1980s.The 51-year-old spoke out about the incident, which occurred when he was just 14-years-old, in his new autobiography.He recalls a police van pulling up alongside him at 10pm.“The back doors swung open and there were five or six uniformed policemen sitting in the van waiting for me,” the TV star penned.“They didn’t even bother to search me.They just beat the s*** out of me.“It was brutal.They were laying into me with fists, feet and truncheons, and all I could do was roll into a ball on the floor of the van and wait, pray, for it to end.“It probably lasted two minutes but it felt a lot, lot

The Repair Shop star Jay Blades has revealed that he experienced suicidal thoughts following the end of his marriage.

Jay Blades is a furniture restorer and upcycler who is best known for appearing on popular BBC show The Repair Shop.

The Repair Shop favourite Jay Blades is set to furnish viewers with more of his presence…thanks to Holly Willoughby ’s husband.

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Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades has revealed how he came close to taking his own life after he hit a rough patch five years ago.