TV presenter Jay Blades has been charged with two counts of rape, police have confirmed.
West Mercia Police stated the 55-year-old is because of seem in court docket subsequent week.
The pressure stated: “Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape.
“He is because of seem at Telford Magistrates’ Court docket on 13 August 2025.”
Blades discovered fame on the furnishings restoration programme The Restore Store after he began presenting in 2017.
A furnishings restorer, he was the face of the favored BBC present that featured individuals having their treasured objects repaired and rejuvenated.
Blades was additionally the presenter of the BBC’s Cash For Nothing till 2020 and took half in Movie star Masterchef, Movie star Bake Off, and Comedian Aid.