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.
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Bosses have opened casting for the run, inviting members of the public to apply to take part. Most read in TV ONLY WAY IS EX Joey Essex & Jessy Potts reveal they've SPLIT seven weeks after Love Island HIT THE SPOT Strictly's Dr Punam & Gorka spotted at Glasgow juice bar amid dance rehearsals COMIC'S BATTLE BBC star rushed to hospital forcing them to suddenly axe shows HEARTBREAKER Hollyoaks sex symbol unrecognisable 24 years after scandalous soap affair On the application, bosses say: "Our award-winning series The Repair Shop is returning to BBC ONE. Our team of Britain’s most passionate and skilled craftspeople will rescue broken objects and restore them to their former glory.
"If you have a damaged heirloom, a prized antique, a loved one’s treasured possession or anything else that needs restoring, apply now by completing and submitting the following application form." The Repair Shop's Jay Blades struggles to speak during emotional interview with Alan Titchmarsh, ITV1 Blades was arrested on May 3, the same day his wife Lisa Zbozen made public her decision to end their 18-month marriage. Dad-of-three Blades is accused of physical and emotional abuse towards her between January 1, 2023 and September 12, 2024.
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said: “54-year-old Jason Blades of Claverley in Wolverhampton has been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour .” He was bailed on the condition that he does not contact Lisa directly or indirectly. 4 Jay has been accused of coercive behaviour against former wife Lisa Credit: Getty Blades will next appear at Worcester Crown Court on October 11.
The star, of Claverley, Shropshire, was charged under his full name Jason Blades. The charge sheet claims he “repeatedly or continuously engaged in behaviour which was controlling or coercive, namely physical and emotional abuse”. Read more on the Scottish Sun 'TOTAL CHAOS' Scots beauty spot CLOSED two days in a row as campervans gridlock narrow road DEAL ME IN Rangers' bumper new kit sponsorship deal is most lucrative in club's history Blades was bailed to appear at Worcester Crown Court on October 11.
He and Lisa wed in November 2022 in Barbados, a year after their engagement. 4 He is due to appear in court again next month Credit: Simon Jones.
