Jay Blades has arrived at Cannock Magistrates’ Court charged with using his mobile phone while driving.
The alleged incident took place in April 2023 in Wombourne, Staffs. Blades, 54, has pleaded not guilty.
The Repair Shop host was pictured walking into court today with his head down, wearing a black hat, thick-rimmed glasses, a black suit and a polka-dot tie.
The news of this second case comes after he appeared in court on charges of coercive and controlling behaviour against his estranged wife, Lisa Marie Zbozen.
On Friday September 13, Blades appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court with one count of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship.
Blades was bailed and is now set to appear at Worcester Crown Court on Friday, October 11, to address the allegations of physical and emotional abuse.
Speaking to The Sun, a BBC source said: ‘The Beeb won’t feature any new shows in which he appears until it is clear how legal proceedings conclude.’
‘No one had picked up on the driving charge. While it is not as serious as the coercive control case, Blades is still worried about it and is really under a cloud.’
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