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Jay Blades charged with rape and coercive behaviour: what we know so far

Former Repair Shop host Jay Blades has been charged with two counts of rape and controlling or coercive behaviour. He pleaded not guilty via videolink at Shrewsbury Crown Court in September 2025 and remains on conditional bail. A case management hearing is due in May 2026, with a trial scheduled for September 2027. Blades has stepped down from TV roles and resigned from several posts.