Washington DC, Aug. 5 -- The popular UK TV host, Jay Blades, best known for the show 'The Repair Shop', has been charged with two alleged counts of rape, reported Variety.

According to the outlet, West Mercia Police confirmed the allegations against the 55-year-old broadcaster, who is now due to appear in court next Wednesday.

"Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape. He is due to appear at Telford magistrates' court on 13 August 2025," a police spokesperson said as quoted by Deadline.

The show "The Repair Shop," made by Warner Bros. Discovery-owned production company Ricochet, launched in 2017 and sees members of the public bringing their treasured possessions and heirlooms to be fixed. ...