How Jay Blades wife reacted to end of their 18-month marriage - as The Repair Shop star is charged with controlling and coercive behaviour
Jay Blades wife said that the world got the best parts of my husband in a post to Instagram at the end of her 18-month marriage in May.
Jay Blades wife said that the world got the best parts of my husband in a post to Instagram at the end of her 18-month marriage in May.
Yesterday, Blades was charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour against his estranged wife, Lisa Zbozen.
The Repair Shop presenter, 54, appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Friday
West Mercia Police launched an investigation on May 3, the day after Ms Zbozen posted a message on Instagram stating that their marriage had ended after 18-months.
In the post to Instagram in May Ms Zbozen said that the end of her marriage was really raw and that she was incredibly sad about the whole thing.
The 43-year-old fitness instructor said: I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much.
I wanted my husband to love me & keep me safe, and I would love him right back...
In the aftermath of the marriage breakdown, Ms Zbozen wrote that she was crying as I type this I cant believe this even real.
Jay Blades and Lisa Zbozen married at a beachfront villa in Barbados on November 22, 2022
Bladess wife Lisa Zbozen, a fitness instructor, posted this photograph on Instagram on Friday
She said: The world got the best parts of my husband...
Yesterday, Ms Zbozen shared an article about Blades charge to her 158,000 followers to her Instagram story.
The couple married in the grounds of a beachfront villa in Barbados on November 22, 2022.
The charge sheet against Blades revealed the charges related to a period between January 1, 2023 – just 40 days after their wedding - and September 12 this year.
The presenter will appear at Worcester Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on October 11.
Jay Blades found fame on BBC restoration programme The Repair Shop – which sees members of the public take worn-out family heirlooms to be restored by a team of experts – starring on the show since its launch in 2017.
In 2022, a special one-off episode to mark the BBCs centenary saw Blades and the repair team visit the King, when he was still the Prince of Wales, at Dumfries House in Scotland.
During The Repair Shop: A Royal Visit, a bracket clock and a piece made for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee by British ceramics maker Wemyss Ware were both fixed – and the broadcast later won a daytime Bafta TV award.
Jay Blades (left) has been charged with offences against his estranged wife Lisa Zbozen (right)
BBC presenter Jay Blades is pictured driving near Ironbridge in Shropshire on May 23
MailOnline understands the BBC is currently further reviewing its schedules.
The broadcaster does not have a blanket policy about removing content from iPlayer but this is thought to be unlikely in the case of Blades at the moment.
A BBC spokesperson said: It would not be appropriate to comment on ongoing legal proceedings.
Blades was last on air on The Repair Shop on Wednesday
The show was nominated for the National Television Awards, which took place on the same night.
The Repair Shop won the award for best daytime show at last years event - but was beaten this year by The Chase.
News of the case emerged the day after The Repair Shops social media account announced an exciting new live tour for the show, featuring Blades.
BBC star Jay Blades appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Friday (file image)
In 2022, a special one-off episode to mark the BBCs centenary saw Jay Blades and the repair team visit the King, when he was still the Prince of Wales, at Dumfries House in Scotland
Blades appeared in a Channel 4 documentary last month about his friendship with actress Dame Judi Dench, called Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple
The Repair Shop - Secrets From The Barn tour 2025, is due to see Blades and other experts from the show appearing around the country from February, including in Newcastle, Birmingham, Sheffield and Salford. Tickets are on sale for about £40.
Also today, Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) revealed Blades had resigned from his role as its chancellor with immediate effect, having been appointed in May 2022.
A statement from BNU thanked the furniture restorer - who studied criminology and philosophy there as a mature student - for his loyal service to the university
Blades was made an MBE by Charles in May 2022 for services to craft and in recognition of his work promoting heritage craft and restoration in the UK.
He was later invited to the Kings Coronation at Westminster Abbey in May last year.
Blades is a trustee of the Heritage Crafts Association, a charity which aims to safeguard craft skills, of which the King is patron.
And Blades appeared in a Channel 4 documentary last month about his friendship with actress Dame Judi Dench, called Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple.
Blades also presented Jay Blades: The West End Through Time, a series that aired on Channel 5 in July about the history of Londons West End.
In a statement, West Mercia Police said: 54-year-old Jason Blades of Claverley in Wolverhampton has been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour.
He appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court this morning (Friday, September 13) and has been bailed to appear at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 11th October.
