Jay Blades Denies Rape and Will Not Face Trial for Two Years

At the conclusion of the hearing Judge Anthony Lowe expressed regret at the ‘backlog’ causing the delay.

File photo dated 11/10/24 of TV presenter Jay Blades, who has appeared at Worcester Crown Court via video link, on a controlling or coercive behaviour charge after it emerged he has been separately charged with two counts of rape. Issue date: Tuesday August 5, 2025.

TV presenter Jay Blades has denied two charges of rape and will not face trial for another two years.

The 55-year-old, who fronted primetime BBC show The Repair Shop, appeared by videolink at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Wednesday where he was told his trial will not take place until September 2027.