Jay Blades ‘charged with two counts of rape’ and is set to ‘appear in court’

Jay Blades, a former host of The Repair Shop, will appear in court next week charged with two counts of rape.

Jay Blades, a former BBC star, is scheduled to appear in court later this month on two rape counts.

The 55-year-old, who resisted presenting The Repair Shop last year, is facing charges, according to West Mercia Police, who confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, July 13th. A magistrate’s court date has been set for that day.

A force spokesman told The Sun on Monday night that Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley, Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape. On August 13, 2025, he will appear in court at Telford Magistrates’ Court.

Blades, who had three children from his first marriage and two sons from previous relationships, received an MBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours for his contributions to the arts.

Source: Mirror