Repair Shop host Jay Blades charged with two counts of rape and faces court next week a year after quitting hit BBC show. People are Shocked.

Blades is currently awaiting trial on a separate charge of controlling and coercive behaviour against his estranged wife – which he strongly denies

“He is due to appear at Telford magistrates’ court on 13 August 2025.”

Blades was awarded an MBE in 2022 for services to craft while King Charles appeared on the Repair Shop the same year.

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.

Blades was arrested in May 2024 – on the same day fitness instructor Lisa announced her decision to end their 18-month marriage.