TV presenter Jay Blades charged with two counts of rape 

TV presenter Jay Blades has been charged with 2 counts of rape, constabulary person confirmed.

West Mercia Police said the 55-year-old is owed to look successful tribunal adjacent week.

The unit said: "Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley successful Shropshire, has been charged with 2 counts of rape.

"He is owed to look astatine Telford Magistrates' Court connected 13 August 2025."

Blades recovered fame connected the furnishings restoration programme The Repair Shop aft helium started presenting successful 2017.

A furnishings restorer, helium was the look of the fashionable BBC amusement that featured radical having their treasured objects repaired and rejuvenated.

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Blades was besides the presenter of the BBC's Money For Nothing until 2020 and took portion successful Celebrity Masterchef, Celebrity Bake Off, and Comic Relief.