Jay Blades, a well-known presenter from Repair Shop, has been implicated in rape allegations.
Jay Blades, the popular host of BBC's The Repair Shop, has been charged with two counts of rape. The charges were confirmed by West Mercia Police in a statement, and Blades is due to appear at Telford Magistrates' Court on August 13, 2025.
The alleged rape incidents occurred in Claverley, Shropshire, though specific details about the cases are not fully disclosed in the available sources. Blades, aged 55, appeared in court via a video link for the hearing.
In a separate case from the previous year, Blades was also charged with an offence of controlling or coercive behavior. This charge is related to his estranged wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen. The preliminary hearing for this charge took place at Worcester Crown Court, and Blades denied engaging in such behavior.
It is important to note that these charges are not related to the rape charges against Mr. Blades. The timeframe for the alleged controlling or coercive behavior is between 1 January 2023 and 12 September last year.
As of now, Blades continues to be a presenter on the BBC show The Repair Shop. The court appearance on August 13 will provide more clarity on the ongoing legal proceedings against him.
[1] West Mercia Police statement confirming the charges against Jay Blades [2] BBC article about Jay Blades' court appearance
- Despite the ongoing legal proceedings against Jay Blades for two counts of rape and an offence of controlling or coercive behavior, he continues to work as a presenter on the BBC's The Repair Shop.
- The entertainment world, along with general news outlets and crime-and-justice segments, have been covering the split between Jay Blades and his estranged wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen, with the charges of controlling or coercive behavior adding an unexpected turn to their personal story.
