Jay Blades’ driving offence dropped – just days after Repair Shop star charged with coercive control against wife --[Reported by Umva mag]

JAY Blades has swerved a driving offence after the case was dropped – just days after he was charged with coercive control against his wife. The presenter, 54, had pleaded not guilty to the driving offence in Wombourne, Staffordshire, in April last year. PAJay Blades arriving at court today[/caption] GettyHe has been accused of coercive behaviour towards wife Lisa[/caption] Blades was pictured arriving at Cannock Magistrates’ Court for a hearing today. But the case was dropped after a police officer in the case failed to show up. Magistrate Neil Ravenscroft told Blades: “The matter will be dismissed and you are free to go.” Blades replied “thank you, sir” before leaving the court room. It comes after the furniture restorer was last week charged with controlling and coercive behaviour towards his wife. Blades appeared at a separate court on Friday accused of physical and emotional abuse of estranged wife Lisa Zbozen, 43. His future on The Repair Shop now appears to be up in the air following the charge. A BBC insider said: “The Beeb won’t feature any new shows in which he appears until it is clear how legal ­proceedings conclude.” Blades married personal trainer Lisa in a small ceremony in Barbados in November 2022. She announced she had left the star on May 2 as police launched an investigation. Blades has previously spoken out about his troubled childhood after growing up in poverty. The star’s mum was abandoned by his dad when he was a youngster. Blades ended up homeless in his 20s before being given social housing but has since gone on to carve out a successful career in TV. The dad-of-three was awarded an MBE in 2021 and filmed a special episode of Repair Shop last year with King Charles. PABlades has denied the motoring offence[/caption] BBCBlades’ future on the Repair Shop now hangs in the balance[/caption] GettyThe TV star was also charged last week with controlling and coercive behaviour[/caption]

Sep 19, 2024 - 18:22
Jay Blades’ driving offence dropped – just days after Repair Shop star charged with coercive control against wife --[Reported by Umva mag]

JAY Blades has swerved a driving offence after the case was dropped – just days after he was charged with coercive control against his wife.

The presenter, 54, had pleaded not guilty to the driving offence in Wombourne, Staffordshire, in April last year.

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Jay Blades arriving at court today[/caption]
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He has been accused of coercive behaviour towards wife Lisa[/caption]

Blades was pictured arriving at Cannock Magistrates’ Court for a hearing today.

But the case was dropped after a police officer in the case failed to show up.

Magistrate Neil Ravenscroft told Blades: “The matter will be dismissed and you are free to go.”

Blades replied “thank you, sir” before leaving the court room.

It comes after the furniture restorer was last week charged with controlling and coercive behaviour towards his wife.

Blades appeared at a separate court on Friday accused of physical and emotional abuse of estranged wife Lisa Zbozen, 43.

His future on The Repair Shop now appears to be up in the air following the charge.

BBC insider said: “The Beeb won’t feature any new shows in which he appears until it is clear how legal ­proceedings conclude.”

Blades married personal trainer Lisa in a small ceremony in Barbados in November 2022.

She announced she had left the star on May 2 as police launched an investigation.

Blades has previously spoken out about his troubled childhood after growing up in poverty.

The star’s mum was abandoned by his dad when he was a youngster.

Blades ended up homeless in his 20s before being given social housing but has since gone on to carve out a successful career in TV.

The dad-of-three was awarded an MBE in 2021 and filmed a special episode of Repair Shop last year with King Charles.

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Blades has denied the motoring offence[/caption]
a man wearing glasses and a hat looks at the camera
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Blades’ future on the Repair Shop now hangs in the balance[/caption]
a man wearing glasses and a white jacket stands in front of a crowd
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The TV star was also charged last week with controlling and coercive behaviour[/caption]




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