Jay Blades has reportedly had some good career news following the breakdown of his marriage to his estranged wife Lisa Marie Zbozen after 18 months.
The presenter, 54, is said to be involved in a Repair Shop spin-off, which will apparently see the show hit the road to revive people’s sentimental treasures.
According to The Sun, there will be less focus on Jay, and more on his team of restorers who work tirelessly to restore items for their clients.
The publication has reported that filming will take place later this year after the original version of the programme proved a huge success with viewers.
A TV insider said: ‘This is a great vote of confidence in The Repair Shop’s presenter, even if it does see the limelight shift from him somewhat in this spin-off.
Jay Blades has reportedly had some good career news following the breakdown of his marriage to his estranged wife Lisa Marie Zbozen after 18 months
He returned to work on Monday as he was spotted without his wedding ring on after his wife Lisa announced in May that the couple had split
‘It’s also another sign of just how successful the show has become in the seven years it’s been on our screens.’
The reports come as Jay was seen back on the set of The Repair Shop for the first time since his shock marriage split this week.
He returned to work on Monday as he was spotted without his wedding ring on after his wife Lisa announced in May that the couple had split.
It was announced that Jay would be taking time away from TV in light of the split, however it seems he’s seemingly been permitted by the BBC to resume work.
He looked delighted to be back with the crew as he beamed in snaps while filming scenes at the Bournemouth set.
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.
He completed the look with some fur-lined brown boots, while his fourth finger on his left hand was left bare.
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.
The reports come as Jay was seen back on the set of The Repair Shop for the first time since his shock marriage split this week
Lisa walked out on Jay last month, saying their 18-month marriage ‘just got worse and worse, until I grabbed a bag of a few things and I left’.
It came soon after the murder of his uncle who tragically died in April.
Taking to Instagram, Lisa announced her split from the TV star who she married in November 2022, in an emotional post.
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].’
Lisa walked out on Jay last month, 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 last month (seen on wedding day)
In another post, she said: ‘I will admit I’m crying as I type this as I can’t believe this is even real. I hope you don’t mind if I just have a few days trying to figure out my life as I’m currently in a spare room with a few essentials.
‘I don’t know what else to say. All my love, A very broken Lisa-Marie x.’
It all came as Jay was expected to be back filming the hugely-popular BBC show The Repair Shop but had reportedly been absent on set.
MailOnline revealed that Jay would be ‘given the time’ he needed to deal with personal issues impacting his life.
Amid reports that Jay had thrown BBC‘s The Repair Shop filming into chaos, a source has confirmed to MailOnline that the presenter is being ‘given the space’ he needs to get ‘his head straight’.
The insider said: ‘Jay is a much-loved member of the team on The Repair Shop. It is a really close-knit group, who are like a family.
‘Jay will be given the time he needs to deal with things and sort out what he needs to get sorted.
In a statement posted on Instagram, Lisa said: ‘I don’t know how to say this because it’s still really raw’
‘He’s been through a really difficult time with his uncle and now he is having to deal with the breakdown of his marriage.
‘The BBC fully expect Jay to return but they won’t be rushing or pushing him to come back before he is ready and he’ll be given the space to sort things out and get his head straight.’
Reports recently suggested that the Christmas special of the Repair Shop was in jeopardy due to Jay’s absence.
But MailOnline later understood that this was not the case and with Jay back filming it seems the show’s filming schedule has resumed.
