Fans of The Repair Shop were all left asking the same question during the latest episode of the BBC hit show on Wednesday evening: Where is Jay Blades ? The long-time presenter, who has been at the helm of the show for seven years, was notably absent following his recent axing after being charged with the physical and emotional abuse of his wife, Lisa Zbozen, over a 20-month period. He has pled not guilty and denied engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife. Viewers took to Twitter in droves to express their confusion.
One user asked: "How have they made episodes without Jay Blades already? Or has he been edited out?" Others echoed similar sentiments, asking: "What's happened to Jay Blades on #TheRepairShop?" and "No sign of Jay Blades again." One fan even speculated: "It's possible he has been airbrushed out." While some viewers were left wondering about his absence, others were more than happy to see Jay gone.
One user tweeted, "The new #TheRepairShop with Jay cut out is actually better. "Because we get more Will and Dom! What's not to like? @ BBC . Much better now!" In light of the charges against Jay Blades, broadcasters have begun removing him from their schedules.
Jay, best known for hosting The Repair Shop, has already been axed from the upcoming Christmas special of the show. Creators of the programme are reportedly considering Dominic Chinea and furniture restorer Will Kirk as potential replacements for Jay. Other shows featuring Jay have also be.
