BBC presenter Jay Blades has been accused of controlling and coercive behavior towards his estranged wife.
The Repair Shop star appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.
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Jay Blades charged with coercive controlCredit: BBC
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He is accused of emotionally and physically abusing his wife LisaZasluga Credit: Getty
Blades was arrested on May 3, the same day his wife Lisa Zbozen publicly announced the decision to end their 18-month marriage.
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said: “54-year-old Jason Blades, from Claverley, Wolverhampton, has been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour.”
Dad-of-three Blades was in court today, supported by two friends.
He was released on the condition that he not contact Lisa directly or indirectly.
Blades will next appear at Worcester Crown Court on October 11.
The indictment alleges that Blades allegedly “repeatedly or continuously engaged in conduct that was controlling or coercive, namely the physical and emotional abuse of Lisa Zbozen.”
The crimes allegedly took place from January 1, 2023 to April 9, 2024.
Following his arrest on May 3, Lisa, who works as a fitness instructor, told her online community that they had split up.
Blades and Lisa married in November 2022 in Barbados, one year after their engagement.
Jay Blades fights back tears after an emotional confession at The Repair Shop
Photos of their intimate beach ceremony were published in Hello! Magazine.
They exchanged vows in front of 15 guests and exchanged rings designed by Blades’ Repair Shop colleague Richard Talman.
After the wedding, Blades said: “One word sums up the day: perfect. “We had our closest family there, the weather held up and everything turned out so well.”
In a conversation with Hello! he continued, “I think the thing that was the most emotional for me was actually saying the vows.
“It was almost like I had tunnel vision and I could only see Lisa there.
“And honestly, that’s when it really hit me. I said: ‘Now we’re really getting married!’. That’s the only time I really got emotional.”
Before his marriage to Lisa, Blades was married to Jade, who is the mother of one of his three children.
The couple split in 2015, and he was in a four-year relationship with Christine Goodman before meeting Lisa.
After his arrest, Blades took a break from filming The Repair Shop.
As well as taking a break from filming The Repair Shop, Blades have canceled public appearances, including a speaking event at the Hay Festival.
He has presented the popular BBC series since 2017 and was appointed an MBE in the 2021 birthday honors for his services to the craft.
Blades returned to filming The Repair Shop on June 4 and was seen on set with members of the show’s cast and crew.
The show, watched by millions, had a special episode with King Charles in October 2022, ahead of his accession to the throne.
Blades was seen helping to restore an 18th century clock that was made for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
He was last seen on screen last month when he appeared alongside Dame Judi Dench in Channel 4’s Dame Judi And Jay: The Odd Couple.
In a unique show, they talked to each other about the life experiences that shaped them.
The BBC said it “would not be appropriate to comment on ongoing legal proceedings”.
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The couple married in November 2022 in Barbados Credit: Instagram
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Lisa publicly announced the split on social mediaCredit: Instagram
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Blades will next appear in court on October 11 Credit: Getty
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After his arrest, Blades took a break from filming The Repair ShopCredit: BBC
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