JAY Blades has deleted all of his social media accounts in the wake of the court case surrounding the TV star. The star has pulled both his Twitter and Instagram profiles in the wake of the controversy surrounding him. 4 Jay Blades has pulled his social media accounts Credit: PA 4 It comes as The Repair Shop star was charged with controlling behaviour Credit: BBC Neither of his profiles can be found on the platforms after he was charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against estranged wife Lisa.

It is the first move The Repair Shop star has taken since the charges against him were revealed. The 54-year-old appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' court on Friday morning to face the charges against him. The Repair Shop, which he has presented for seven years, is made independently by Ricochet and sold to the Beeb.

Read More on Jay Blades STEP DOWN Jay Blades quits charities after being charged with coercive control against wife show update BBC drop huge hint about future of The Repair Shop after Jay Blades court case A BBC insider said last night: “Decisions on who does and doesn’t feature in shows made by indies is entirely up to them. “But it can’t be clearer - the Beeb won’t feature any new shows in which he appears, until it is clear how legal proceedings conclude.” It comes as The Repair Shop appeared to drop a huge hint that the show would be back for another series despite Jay's charges.

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