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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Marie Joy Toledo

Jay Blades Court Case Latest News: What Happened to 'The Repair Shop' Crew After BBC Cut Ties?

Jay Blades Blade The Repair Shop Bill Paterson Will Kirk
Jay Blades (Credit: Jay Blades MBE Facebook)

Jay Blades, the well-known presenter of The Repair Shop, has seen his television career paused following ongoing legal proceedings. The 54-year-old was removed from BBC programming after being charged with controlling and coercive behaviour in September 2024.

In August 2025, West Mercia Police confirmed that Blades had been charged with two counts of rape, with a court appearance scheduled for 13 August 2025 at Telford Magistrates' Court. The BBC subsequently ceased broadcasting episodes featuring the presenter and made changes to the programme's format.

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