CLAVERLEY, Shropshire Aug. 5, 2025 — TV presenter Jay Blades has been charged with two counts of rape, authorities announced. The 55-year-old is scheduled to appear in court next week.
Blades, best known for his role on the restoration program The Repair Shop, faces two rape charges. West Mercia police confirmed in a statement that Jason Blades, of Claverley in Shropshire, is due at Telford magistrates court on Aug. 13, 2025.
Jay Blades, star of The Repair Shop, faces serious charges.
Presenter Faces Rape Allegations
Blades became a household name thanks to the popular series. The show features members of the public bringing cherished, damaged family heirlooms to expert restorers.
What is Jay Blades known for? Jay Blades is famous for hosting The Repair Shop, a BBC program where experts restore sentimental items.
His transition from furniture maker to television personality was rapid. He first appeared on The Repair Shop in 2017.
Roots and Recognition
Raised in Hackney, east London, Blades’s path to television began with a short film. Producers discovered it, highlighting Out of the Dark, a charity he co-founded. The organization taught young people furniture restoration and sales skills.
Blades’s contributions were recognized when he received an MBE in 2021.
In 2024, Blades took a break from presenting The Repair Shop, according to reports.
