Summary
TV presenter Jay Blades has pleaded not guilty to two rape charges. He attended a court session via video and will face trial in September 2027 due to delays in the legal system. Blades is currently out on bail and has been instructed not to contact the complainant.
Key Facts
- Jay Blades is known for hosting the BBC show The Repair Shop.
- He is accused of two counts of rape and pleaded not guilty.
- The trial is scheduled for September 2027.
- There is a backlog causing delays in criminal cases.
- A case management hearing is set for May 15 next year.
- Blades is out on bail and must not contact the complainant.
- He received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2021.
- Blades appeared in court under his full name, Jason Blades.
