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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.

THE Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades is swapping the workshop’s benches for DJ decks and launching a surprising career as a disc jockey. The host of the hugely popular BBC One restoration show host will play his first major gig at private members’ club The Ned in London this Saturday, before a string of gigs to show off his new skills across the country. And while his telly show is family friendly, he has warned things will get steamy with his music choices when he plays live.