The Repair Shop fans have been left concerned this week as a beloved star appeared to be missing from the line-up.
In a post to the BBC show’s Instagram on Wednesday, it was announced that The Repair Shop will back for a new series next week, promising: ‘More fixes. More stories. More memories restored.’
Host Jay Blades was seen beaming alongside a host of the regular experts, however, watch and clock specialist Steve Fletcher was missing from the image.
Horologist Steve, 61, has been part of the much-loved show since 2017, mending a plethora of cherished time pieces week after week for visitors to the West Sussex barn.
Steve appears on the show alongside leatherworker and saddle expert sister Suzie.
The Repair Shop fans have been left concerned this week as a beloved star appeared to be missing from the line-up
Host Jay Blades was seen beaming alongside a host of the regular experts, however, watch and clock specialist Steve Fletcher [pictured] was missing from the image
But with Steve not making an appearance in the promotional image, several fans flooded the comments with their fears that he may not be returning to the series.
They shared: ‘Love this show! Missing Steve in the photo!; ‘yeah, where’s Steve!!’
‘Where the hell is Steve at?’; ‘Where’s Steve?’
‘Steve’s not missing, is he?!’; ‘Where is Steve?! Sad to see he is missing in this photo.’
Elsewhere, back in June, host Jay was seen back on the set of The Repair Shop for the first time since his shock marriage split.
The presenter returned to work as he was spotted without his wedding ring on after his wife Lisa Marie Zbozen announced in May that the couple had split after 18 months of marriage.
It was announced that Jay would be taking time away from TV in light of the separation, however it seems he’s seemingly been permitted by the BBC to resume work.
Jay, 54, looked delighted to be back with the crew as he beamed in snaps while filming scenes at the Bournemouth set.
Horologist Steve, 61, has been part of the much-loved show since 2017, mending a plethora of cherished time pieces week after week for visitors to the West Sussex barn
Steve appears on the show alongside leatherworker and saddle expert sister Suzie.
With Steve not making an appearance in the promotional image, several fans flooded the comments with their fears that he may not be returning to the series.
The TV star wore his signature black flat cap, zip up black overalls and a navy blue jacket as he got to work on the upcoming episodes.
Sources close to the production reportedly told Click News, that his presence back on set has brought back a sense of ‘normalcy’ after he took time away from the show.
Lisa walked out on Jay earlier this year, saying their 18-month marriage ‘just got worse and worse, until I grabbed a bag of a few things and I left’.
Taking to Instagram, Lisa announced her split from the TV star who she married in November 2022, in an emotional post.
Lisa walked out on Jay, saying their 18-month marriage ‘just got worse and worse, until I grabbed a bag of a few things and I left’ (pictured September 2023)
Lisa announced that she had ended her marriage with Blades with a surprise post on social media earlier this year (seen on wedding day)
In a statement posted on Instagram, Lisa said: ‘I don’t know how to say this because it’s still really raw’
She said: ‘I have been quiet until now, but the papers seem to be picking up this story, but some parts have been definitely missed, so it’s forced my hand…
‘This was the whole post on a private forum: I don’t know how to say this because it’s still really raw.
‘I probably should be really angry but I’m just incredibly sad about the whole thing right now. I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much.
‘I wanted my husband to love me & keep me safe, and I would love him right back, but it just got worse and worse, until I grabbed a bag of a few thing’s & I just left. Anyway, That’s why there’s been no new wkouts [workouts].’
