US EditionThe Repair Shop's Jay Blades Charged with Two Counts of Rape
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 04 – Jay Blades, charged with two counts of rape and coercive behaviour, stepped down from TV roles amid allegations spanning Jan 2023 to Sept 2024, police confirmed.
- In a statement to The Sun, West Mercia Police confirmed Jay Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape and is set to appear at Telford magistrates’ court next week.
- Amid the initial allegations, Blades faces a court date next week for two rape charges confirmed by West Mercia Police.
- According to the complaint, between January 1, 2023 and September 12, 2024, Zbozen alleges Blades' actions caused her to fear violence on at least two occasions.
- Following the allegations, Blades resigned as chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University, and the BBC has suspended new programming featuring him until legal proceedings conclude.
- Judge James Burbidge KC rejected a privacy bid and adjourned the case, with a magistrates' court date set for next Wednesday.
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Jay Blades (55), until recently the face of the BBC program The Repair Shop, will appear in court on August 13. The presenter has been charged with two counts of rape.
BBC presenter Jay Blades has been charged with two counts of rape. The 55-year-old television personality, best known for his acclaimed show "The Repair Shop," is due to appear in court next Wednesday. This is the fourth time in a short period that a prominent BBC employee has been accused of rape.
‘The Repair Shop’ TV Host Jay Blades Charged With Alleged Rape Accusations
According to the outlet, West Mercia Police confirmed the allegations against the 55-year-old broadcaster Jay Blades, who is now due to appear in court next Wednesday. ‘The Repair Shop’ TV Host Jay Blades Charged With Alleged Rape Accusations.
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