The Repair Shop has won the hearts of its viewers since it hit our screens in 2017. Described as “an antidote to cultural rejection”, the BBC show sees a group of professionals take treasured family heirlooms and possessions and put them back where they belong. original condition and fantastic glory. But what do you know about their families?
Keep reading to see the cutest snaps of their kids that you’ll never see on the show…
WATCH: Meet the cast of BBC’s The Repair Shop
Jay Blades
Jay Blades is the proud father of daughter Zola (17). The 53-year-old, who has hosted the show since it began in 2017, occasionally posted a photo of his daughter on Instagram, and recently used the platform to wish her a happy birthday. “The caption read: Good morning everyone. Join me in wishing my beautiful daughter @zola.blades a happy birthday today 17. WOW. Love you baby.”
Jay shares Zola with ex-wife Jade, whom he met at university. Today, the presenter lives in Wolverhampton with his wife Lisa.
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Will Kirk
Will Kirk is a caring father of a little girl! The talented craftsman, who focuses on wood restoration in the show, shares his daughter with his wife Polly Snowdon, and often posts the cutest family photos on social media.
© Instagram Will has not disclosed the name of his daughter
The TV star, who likes to keep his home life private, has yet to reveal his baby girl’s name, but he did reveal his journey into fatherhood.
In August 2022, he shared a heartfelt message with fans: “My paternity leave has come to an end and it will be difficult for me to return to work,” he said.
© InstagramWill Kirk picks vegetables with his daughter
“My wonderful wife has been absolutely amazing, as has the help of friends and family. The past few weeks have been challenging, but the most exciting new chapter in our lives. I can’t wait to bring the little one to the barn to meet her extended family.”
When he’s not shooting for The Repair Shop, Will likes to take his daughter on long walks around London, and he recently shared the cutest photos from their day picking vegetables – so sweet!
Steve Fletcher
Steve is both a dad and a grandpa! Repair shopThe resident horologist (that’s a watch repairer to you and me) opened up about his family life through his Instagram. In October 2022, Steve was seen smiling on the beach with his son and four daughters as they enjoyed a holiday in Cornwall. He wrote: “Keeping with the family theme today… I asked on my stories how many kids you think I have – the answer is five, plus four grandkids!”
The presenter added: “We all lead such busy lives but we try to go to Cornwall together every year (these photos were taken a few years apart).
“With partners and grandkids, there are quite a few of us so it’s absolutely lovely to be able to enjoy some precious time in each other’s company. Nothing better than @thechoughbakery bagels on the beach! Looking forward to the day we can all be together again.”
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Suzie Fletcher
Suzie, who loves riding, is a leather and saddle expert and joined her brother on the show following the sad death of her husband, which she says has helped her “through some very dark days”. Before returning to the UK, she lived in America for 22 years with her husband until his tragic death in 2013 from pancreatic cancer. Although Suzie has no children of her own, she is an aunt to four nieces and one nephew through her brother Steve!
© Guy Levy Suzie and her brother Steve Fletcher
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