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Glasgow Times
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The Repair Shop's Jay Blades charged with two counts of rape
Blades, who hosted the popular BBC show for seven years before stepping back from the role in 2024, will appear in court next week, police confirmed. A spokesperson for the West Mercia Police said: "Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape." They told The Sun: "He is due to appear at Telford magistrates' court on 13 August 2025." In October 2024, the former The Repair Shop star was charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, after allegations came from his estranged wife, Zbozen. The charge alleges that controlling or coercive behaviour took place in an intimate or family relationship between January 1 2023 and September 12 last year. Blades denied the charges and is currently awaiting a pre-trial review. Judge James Burbidge KC rejected an application for part of the proceedings to be heard in private. This came after his wife, Lisa Marie Zbozen, shared a post on social media detailing their separation in May 2024. According to The Metro, she said: "I don't know how to say this because it's still really raw. "I probably should be really angry, but I'm just incredibly sad about the whole thing right now. "I don't think I've ever cried so much." She added: "I will admit I'm crying as I type this, as I can't believe this is even real. "I hope you don't mind if I just have a few days trying to figure out my life, as I'm currently in a spare room with a few essentials. "I don't know what else to say."
Daily Record
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Jay Blades 'charged with two counts of rape' as former BBC star to 'appear in court'
West Mercia Police have understood to have confirmed charges against the 55-year-old TV star, who stepped back from presenting The Repair Shop last year. Former BBC presenter Jay Blades has reportedly been charged with two counts of rape and is set to appear in court later this month. West Mercia Police have understood to have confirmed charges against the 55-year-old TV star, who stepped back from presenting The Repair Shop last year. As the Mirror reports, a magistrates' court date is set for Wednesday, August 13. "Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape," a spokesperson for the force told The Sun on Monday night. "He is due to appear at Telford magistrates' court on 13 August 2025." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Blades, who was awarded an MBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours for his services to crafts has three children; a daughter from his first marriage and two sons from previous relationships. The TV star is best known for presenting The Repair Shop, Money for Nothing and Jay Blades' Home Fix, and co-presenting Jay and Dom's Home Fix. He has also fronted features with Sir David Jason and Dame Judi Dench.
The Herald Scotland
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
The Repair Shop's Jay Blades charged with two counts of rape
A spokesperson for the West Mercia Police said: "Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape." They told The Sun: "He is due to appear at Telford magistrates' court on 13 August 2025." In October 2024, the former The Repair Shop star was charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, after allegations came from his estranged wife, Zbozen. The charge alleges that controlling or coercive behaviour took place in an intimate or family relationship between January 1 2023 and September 12 last year. Blades denied the charges and is currently awaiting a pre-trial review. Judge James Burbidge KC rejected an application for part of the proceedings to be heard in private. This came after his wife, Lisa Marie Zbozen, shared a post on social media detailing their separation in May 2024. According to The Metro, she said: "I don't know how to say this because it's still really raw. "I probably should be really angry, but I'm just incredibly sad about the whole thing right now. "I don't think I've ever cried so much." She added: "I will admit I'm crying as I type this, as I can't believe this is even real. "I hope you don't mind if I just have a few days trying to figure out my life, as I'm currently in a spare room with a few essentials. "I don't know what else to say."
NZ Herald
05-08-2025
- NZ Herald
UK television presenter Jay Blades charged with rape
Jay Blades has been charged with two counts of rape. The Repair Shop presenter will appear in court next Wednesday over the allegations, police said. A West Mercia Police spokesperson told the Sun: 'Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape. 'He
Daily Mirror
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jay Blades 'charged with two counts of rape' and is set to 'appear in court'
Former The Repair Shop host Jay Blades had reportedly been charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court next week Former BBC star Jay Blades has reportedly been charged with two counts of rape and is set to appear in court later this month. West Mercia Police are said to have confirmed charges against the 55-year-old, who stepped back from presenting The Repair Shop last year, and said that a a magistrates' court date is set for Wednesday 13 July. "Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape," a spokesperson for the force told The Sun on Monday night. "He is due to appear at Telford magistrates' court on 13 August 2025." Blades, who was awarded an MBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours for his services to crafts has three children; a daughter from his first marriage and two sons from previous relationships. The TV star is best known for presenting The Repair Shop, Money for Nothing and Jay Blades' Home Fix, and co-presenting Jay and Dom's Home Fix. He has also fronted features with Sir David Jason and Dame Judi Dench.
