A new star will be taking over for The Repair Shop’s Christmas special this year, while Jay Blades’ future on the programme remains in doubt after he was charged with controlling and coercive behaviour. In October, Blades, 54, pleaded not guilty to engaging in the charges against his wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen, after allegations his behaviour had a serious effect’ on his partner, ‘namely that it caused her to fear on at least two occasions that violence would be used against her’.
Image Credit: Metro [EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY DECEMBER 23 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of TV and radio presenter Roman Kemp who has said it was "really special" to visit The Repair Shop's barn for its festive special. The 31-year-old, who is the son of Spandau Ballet bass player Martin Kemp and Pepsi And Shirlie singer Shirlie Holliman, has been involved in the show as part of a collaboration between the BBC programme and The One Show, which he co-presents. Issue date: Monday December 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Kemp. Photo credit should read: BBC/Richochet /PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption]
According to court documents, his alleged behaviour included physical and emotional abuse. It’s now been revealed Roman Kemp will be taking over for Blades on the festive edition of The Repair Shop, in collaboration with The One Show. The former Capital DJ, 31, said it was ‘really special’ to visit the beloved barn and be involved in the show.
Image Credit: Metro [Jay Blades puts the finishing touches to a restored chair at the Pickle Factory in Bermondsey, south London, ahead of the opening of a pop-up showcasing a new generation of makers. The Jay & Co pop-up showcase will run from March 15 to 17. Picture date: Tuesday March 12, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Blades. Photo credit should read: Aaron Chown/PA Wire]
Roman, who is the son of Spandau Ballet bass player Martin Kemp and Pepsi And Shirlie singer Shirlie Holliman, said: ‘It’s really special – it’s like going inside one of your favourite TV shows so it’s always a very cool moment.’. In the episode, the team repairs One Show viewer Kat’s teddy bear, as well as a 100-year-old projector that is part of a family’s Christmas Eve tradition, and two puffin sculptures from a bookshop that bring joy to children.
Image Credit: Metro [EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY DECEMBER 23 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of TV and radio presenter Roman Kemp with Kat and her teddy bear, as he has said it was "really special" to visit The Repair Shop's barn for its festive special. The 31-year-old, who is the son of Spandau Ballet bass player Martin Kemp and Pepsi And Shirlie singer Shirlie Holliman, has been involved in the show as part of a collaboration between the BBC programme and The One Show, which he co-presents. Issue date: Monday December 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Kemp. Photo credit should read: BBC/Richochet /PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption]
Roman said Kat’s teddy bear was attacked by a dog, which is something that happened to his mother’s Christmas angel last year, explaining: ‘My mum’s favourite Christmas angel that she had had since the day that she was born, got absolutely torn apart by our family dog and I wanted to get it repaired, seeing shows like The Repair Shop and seeing how emotional people can get over those nostalgic things.
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