The Repair Shop star Jay Blades has taken a step back from his filming commitments following his uncle’s death and split from wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen. Last month, the 54-year-old BBC star announced to his 194,000 followers that his uncle Richard Brathwaite had been murdered. Jay expressed his emotions and stated that he would be seeking therapy and taking time to relax. His uncle was allegedly stabbed to death in a dispute over a shared alleyway. Shortly after, Lisa announced their split, prompting an outpouring of support from fans. Jay has since remained off social media and will also be taking a break from filming.
The Christmas specials of The Repair Shop have always been a hit with fans, attracting over seven million viewers. Last year, viewers were moved to tears when Jo Thomas sought help at the workshop to restore her cherished record player. The sentimental object was a gift from her late son, Ben, who tragically passed away from bone cancer at the age of 11. Ben, who shared his mother’s love for music, bought her the record player using his own money in what would be his last Christmas. Jo hoped that Mark Stuckey could prevent further deterioration of the record player. Reflecting on the gift, she tearfully shared, “On Christmas Day, I opened it and I just cried my eyes out because he got me, didn’t he? He bought it by Christmas 2005 and then died on January 6.” Despite the sadness, Jo finds comfort in the memories associated with the record player.
Fortunately, Mark was able to restore the record player to its former glory, even adding legs for stability. Details about this year’s Christmas special remain a mystery. Jay has been a key member of the show since its inception in 2017. Four years into his role, he publicly proposed to his partner Lisa-Marie, and they tied the knot a year later in Barbados with 15 loved ones in attendance. However, after 18 months of marriage, the couple has decided to part ways, with Lisa sharing an emotional statement on Instagram. Stay tuned for more news from Daily Express!
