Jay Blades charged with two counts of rape and faces court next week a year after quitting The Repair Shop
Police confirmed the allegations against the broadcaster, 55, from the village of Claverley in Shropshire.
The father-of-three fronted The Repair Shop for seven years before stepping back from presenting last year.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police confirmed charges against Blades, with a hearing set for next week.
The force told The Sun: 'Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape.
"He is due to appear at Telford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.'
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