TV presenter Jay Blades appeared before a judge today charged with rape. The Repair Shop star, 55, is alleged to have carried out two rapes between 2022 and 2024. He appeared via video-link at Telford magistrates’ court this morning. Blades appeared on the court screen 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. Blades separately faces a controlling or coercive behaviour charge between