The Repair Shop viewers demand BBC show is axed after ex-host Jay Blades' rape arrest
The Sun reported Blades, 55, has been charged with two counts of rape.
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On Tuesday (August 5), the show returned to its usual 8pm slot, although Blades was not featured.
Writing online, fans have called for The Repair Shop to be axed after nearly a decade on air.
One penned: "Could never see the point of him being in the Repair Shop he never restored anything but worn a new leather apron the show is better without him now."
Another added: "Surely you must take the Repair shop off now if the presenter is accused of physical rape."
Police confirmed the allegations against the dad of three from Shropshire.
He fronted the hit BBC show for seven years before stepping back last year.
King Charles appeared alongside him on a special episode in 2022.
West Mercia Police confirmed charges against the dad of three, with a magistrates' court date set for next Wednesday.
A spokesperson said: 'Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape.
Axed TV host Jay Blades was weeks away from starring on new reality series before domestic violence arrest
"He is due to appear at Telford magistrates' court on 13 August 2025.'
The TV star is currently awaiting trial on a separate charge of controlling and coercive behaviour against estranged wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen, which he has denied.
He was arrested in May 2024 - on the same day fitness instructor Lisa announced her decision to end their 18-month marriage.
In September, Blades was charged.
His actions allegedly caused Lisa 'to fear, on at least two occasions, that violence will be used against her'.
The presenter pleaded not guilty to the charge — which relates to the period between January 1, 2023 and September 12, 2024 — at a court hearing last October.
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