The Repair Shop's Jay Blades shares very rare insight into life with girlfriend Lisa-Marie

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Jay Blades, who is best known for fronting The Repair Shop, recently announced his engagement to his partner Lisa-Marie Zbozen.The BBC favourite's engagement is his second following his marriage to ex-wife Jade, and the former couple share 15-year-old daughter Zola together, before splitting in 2015.The 51-year-old recently gave a glimpse into his home life with his other half in a candid documentary.Jay has previously revealed that he was unaware that he was dyslexic until the age of 31.The restorer had left school unable to read or write properly and has never read a novel or newspaper.Now, 20 years later he is finally learning to read with the help of the charity Read Easy and has made a BBC documentary that charted his progress – Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51 which aired last week.The on-screen star gave viewers a chance to see the challenges he has faced with his reading ability, as he praised his partner Lisa for her support.During the programme, Jay asked for his other half's assistance to help him spell the word "tree"."I never learned to read or write properly in school," he explained."And at 31, I was finally assessed as dyslexic."He added: "I've mainly got by from the help from those around me, people like Lisa."As he wrote out the letters, Lisa asked: "Why don't you try another word babe?"The TV star replied: "No, the tree is cool for me."Lisa also opened up about Jay on the programme and claimed that he portrays himself as confident but his reading ability is an insecurity for the presenter.Christine Lampard inundated with support amid husband Frank's move[LATEST]Pamela Anderson stuns in youthful throwback snaps at start of career[PICTURES]Dick Strawbridge responds to rumours he'll buy another.