Jay Blades is replacing a Christmas special that was cancelled due to charges of coercive behavior.

Great news for fans of The Repair Shop! The replacement for Jay Blades on the show's Christmas special has been announced. The beloved presenter, who is 54 years old, has been facing uncertainty about his future on the programme after being charged with controlling and coercive behaviour towards his wife, Lisa-Marie Zbozen.

In October, Blades pleaded not guilty to the charges, which included allegations of physical and emotional abuse. As the legal proceedings continue, it has been confirmed that The One Show host Roman Kemp will be stepping in as the presenter for the festive edition of The Repair Shop.

The former Capital DJ, who is 31 years old, expressed his excitement about being a part of the show, saying it was a "really special" experience to visit the iconic barn and be involved in the repairs. Roman, who is the son of Spandau Ballet bass player Martin Kemp and Pepsi And Shirlie singer Shirlie Holliman, shared that it felt like being inside one of his favourite TV shows.

In the Christmas special, viewers will see the team repairing a teddy bear for One Show viewer Kat, a 100-year-old projector that is part of a family's Christmas Eve tradition, and two puffin sculptures from a bookshop that bring joy to children. Roman shared a personal connection to the teddy bear repair, as his mother's Christmas angel was also attacked by a dog last year. He was inspired to get it repaired after seeing the emotional impact of nostalgic items on shows like The Repair Shop.

The episode will also feature two giant fibre-glass puffins that were gifted to a children's bookshop, a miniature Christmas village that lights up a family home, and a donkey saddle that has been passed down through four generations of farmers. The team will also work on restoring a magic lantern projector that holds childhood memories for its owner.

Earlier this year, it was reported that Blades would not feature in any new episodes of The Repair Shop until the legal proceedings against him were resolved. The BBC has confirmed that he is not currently filming for the show, but any content already featuring Blades will remain on BBC iPlayer.

Blades has denied the allegations and entered a not guilty plea in court. While the legal process continues, he was recently honored with an MBE in 2021 for his services to craft. The court has set a possible trial date for May 6 next year.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Blades' future on the show, fans can still enjoy The Repair Shop's Christmas special, which airs tomorrow on BBC One and iPlayer. The team will be back to spread joy and create more Christmas magic with their festive fixes. And with Roman Kemp as the host, it's sure to be a heartwarming and memorable episode.

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