West Midlands TV presenter Jay Blades has appeared before a judge today charged with rape.

The Repair Shop star, 55, from Claverley, Shropshire, is alleged to have carried out two rapes between 2022 and 2024.

He also separately faces a controlling or coercive behaviour charge between 2023 and last September.

Blades appeared via video-link at Telford magistrates’ court this morning wearing a blue suit, sky blue shirt, black polka dot tie and spectacles.

He gave his name as “Jason Blades” and confirmed his address and date of birth, The Mirror reports.

Today’s court hearing lasted five minutes and Blades was granted conditional bail not to contact the alleged victim.

He will next appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court in September.

The TV star first rose to fame on BBC hit show The Repa

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