The Repair Shop: Last News

Jay Blades is reported to have been axed from upcoming television shows on BBC, Channel 5 and Channel 4 after being charged with serious offences. Blades has been charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.

BBC star Jay Blades has mysteriously vanished from social media, including his Instagram and Twitter accounts.This comes after the presenter was in court on Tuesday (September 17) over accusations of using his mobile phone while driving, a charge which has since been dismissed.The 54-year-old attended a brief two-minute hearing at Cannock Magistrates' Court, which was held in Walsall. He had previously pleaded not guilty to the offence, alleged to have occurred in Wombourne, Staffordshire, on April 2.

Jay Blades' wife Lisa Zbozen, has spoken out after The Repair Shop star was charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against her.The presenter of the BBC show was arrested on the same day his wife announced their 18-month marriage was over. Breaking her silence, Lisa shared a news article on social media revealing that Jay had been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour.

BBC's The Repair Shop host, Jay Blades, has been charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, according to West Mercia Police.The TV presenter was in court over allegations made by his estranged wife Lisa Zbozen, which include physical and emotional abuse, as stated in the court documents. West Mercia Police confirmed that 54 year old Blades appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Friday morning and is due to appear at Worcester Crown Court on Friday October 11.

Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh saw The Repair Shop's star Jay Blades take to the sofa today, as he offered a rare insight into his chosen family and past mental health struggles. Beloved BBC furniture restorer Jay shared heartfelt revelations with host Alan Titchmarsh in an emotional new interview. Jay recalled the difficult time in 2015 when he seemingly disappeared from the public eye, detailing how the "love he received" played a significant part in his revival.

The Repair Shop left fans reaching for the tissues as they hailed a recent restoration as the "most moving one yet".The fan-favourite BBC show returned for its new series earlier this month and has already melted the hearts of viewers. In Wednesday's episode (August 21), Lesley and her daughter Nicola brought in a treasured fluffy cat toy named Jess, belonging to Lesley's foster son Colin.The family began providing respite care for Colin in 2012 and he's now 12 years old. Colin suffers from Pierre Robin sequence, a rare birth defect causing an underdeveloped jaw, breathing difficulties, and inability to speak or chew.

Jay Blades opened up about his personal struggles and admitted to feeling like a "complete failure" after betraying his first wife. Last year, the Repair Shop star spoke candidly with Spencer Matthews on Global's Big Fish podcast about hitting rock bottom when his charity, Out of the Dark, collapsed, which he ran alongside his former spouse.

Dame Judi Dench, the legendary actress, and TV host Jay Blades have embarked on a unique journey together for a new one-off documentary, The Odd Couple.The pair first met three years ago when Judi appeared on The Repair Shop, hoping the skilled restorers could restore a pocket watch that belonged to her late husband, Michael Williams. During the new show, Judi took Jay to visit her late husband's grave in a heart-wrenching moment.The idea for the show came from Judi's daughter, Finty, who suggested during a chat with Jay that he should collaborate with her mum.

Dame Judi Dench has opened up about having an absolute blast while learning to DJ for a new show, saying it was "the highlight of my career".The renowned actress teamed up with her mate Jay Blades from The Repair Shop, whose marriage sadly ended in June, in Channel 4's Dame Judi & Jay: The Odd Couple, taking viewers on an exciting road trip. She couldn't hide her delight as Jay taught her all about dropping beats, exclaiming with her trademark wit, "This is the highlight of my career." When Jay suggested she could become a DJ, Judi had the perfect comeback: "No, I'm the JD - and I've learned it all now, the timing, and all the buttons." But spinning records wasn't the only skill Dame Judi showcased.

The BBC have confirmed that its popular show The Repair Shop is returning for a new series, with Jay Blades once again hosting alongside the team of skilled craftspeople who work in the converted barn to save people’s well worn or neglected treasures.The new series of The Repair Shop will start on Wednesday 14 August at 8pm on BBC One, The Sun reports. While Jay has other projects in the works for Channel 5, including Jay Blades: A Country House Through Time and West End Through Time, he continues to host the much loved BBC series and is also expected to appear in a spin off of The Repair Shop later this year.

Furniture restorer Will Kirk is a beloved member of the skilled team on BBC's The Repair Shop, and has brought clients - and viewers - to tears when he works his magic to transform precious family antiques. He joined the show in 2017, and has worked on all nine series, including the special episode of The Repair Shop that featured a visit from King Charles and won a BAFTA. Here, he shares his game-changing hack for making your ageing furniture look brand new...

Jay Blades is gearing up to host Channel 5's new series, Country Homes Through Time. The Repair Shop star, 54, is set to explore the history of grand estates, adding to his repertoire of historical docs like East End Through Time and West End Through Time.

BBC have reportedly granted a green light for a spin off of The Repair Shop, The Repair Shop On The Road, following Jay Blades' marriage split, The Sun reports. The show will go across the country, and will see the team repair peoples treasures. Despite the good news for Jay amid his marriage breakup, the host will be given a smaller role as the new spin-off is reportedly set to focus less on Jay, and more on the supporting team of restorers from in the barn.

The Repair Shop host Jay Blades has pulled out of a public appearance at the last minute, with his team sharing that he is 'taking time out' following his split from wife Lisa Zbozen. The presenter, 54, was scheduled to appear at Hay Festival in Wales over this weekend, a literary festival which features a range of art, literature, science, politics, music and comedy activities and shows.

A huge shake up to the BBC One schedule has seen the finale of The Repair Shop dropped from its original spot.The 13th series of the hit programme began airing in April was scheduled to draw to a close on Wednesday, 5 June at 8pm However, the last episode in the series - hosted by furniture restorer Jay Blades - will air at a much later date now. Instead, EastEnders will air in the 8pm slot on BBC One, instead of the hit soap's usual 7.30pm spot. It has been moved due to a D-Day Special from The One Show.

The Repair Shop's Jay Blades was spotted without his wedding ring for the first time since his split from wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen.The presenter was snapped taking a drive around rural Shropshire in his black Range Rover, wearing his signature black glasses and looking sombrely focused on the road ahead. Jay's outing marks his first public appearance since Lisa-Marie announced they were ending their 18-month marriage. In a heartfelt Instagram post in early May 2024, Lisa-Marie confirmed their separation while sharing her emotional state.

Jay Blades' future as The Repair Shop presenter has reportedly been revealed following a tough time in the star's personal life.The TV personality, 54, is understood to be taking some time away from his work after his public marriage breakdown and his uncle’s tragic murder. Jay's uncle Richard Braithwaite was allegedly ‘stabbed to death in the street’ by a neighbour near his London home in March after a fight over a shared alleyway. Just days later the Repair Shop host's wife of 18 months, Lisa-Marie Zbozen, released a statement confirming their “marriage is over”.

Jay Blades has reportedly "cut ties" with BBC's The Repair Shop, stepping back from the show following his marriage split and a tragic loss.The BBC host is said to be taking a break from the popular series and has been noticeably absent from filming due to personal issues. The news comes just six days after his wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen announced their marriage had ended. In what appears to be a subtle jab at the BBC show, Jay has removed all references to The Repair Shop from his social media accounts on X and Instagram, as reported by The Sun.

Jay Blades is reportedly taking a step back from TV work following the tragic death of his uncle and split from his wife.The presenter most well-known for The Repair Shop shared the harrowing news on Wednesday 1 May, that his uncle had been murdered after being stabbed on a peaceful residential road. As Jay addressed his fans, he said: "Hope you're all well.This is kind of like a public service announcement.

Amidst the recent announcement of The Repair Shop star Jay Blades' separation from his wife, Lisa Marie Zbozen, his sister-in-law Teresa took to social media to share a cryptic message.Teresa wrote on Instagram today: “Processing and trying to comprehend how or why someone you love could find themselves in this situation has been difficult. “Keeping the secret, using code words on messages and calls to be sure it's safe to ring, until it all became too much has left me a range of emotions.

Lisa Marie Zbozen, the wife of The Repair Shop's Jay Blades, recently confirmed her 18-month marriage was over in an emotional Instagram post.The fitness star, who married the TV presenter in an intimate ceremony in Barbados in 2022, posted a statement online saying: "I don't know how to say this because it's still really raw." Alongside the black and white photo from their wedding day, Lisa - who admitted she has never "cried so much" - revealed that "things just got worse and worse, until I grabbed a bag of a few things and I left." Following the announcement - where her followers have been incredibly supportive - Lisa has updated them once more through a tearful Instagram story. The 43 year old, who recorded the video outside and refrained from showing her face, said: "OK I am going to try this for the fortieth time without crying.