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The Repair Shop's Jay Blades makes rare comment about wedding plans

The expert spoke exclusively to HELLO!

Nicky Morris
TV and film writer
October 19, 2022
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The Repair Shop star Jay Blades has revealed that preparations for his upcoming wedding to fiancée Lisa Zbozen are well and truly under control.

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Speaking exclusively to HELLO! at the National Television Awards, the restoration expert confidently said that the plans are "all sorted", adding that he's an "organiser".  

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Jay announced the couple's engagement in December last year. Taking to Instagram, the 52-year-old shared a snap of his wife-to-be wearing the engagement ring, alongside the caption: "It gives me great pleasure to announce that I got engaged to @lisamariezbozen. We wanted to share this news with you as we are very happy & hope to bring the same happiness your way.

"Ring designed by me & made by @rtf."

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While Jay has kept his relationship with Lisa out of the spotlight, he did reveal that fellow BBC star and bespoke jeweller Richard Talman made the engagement ring using a design created by the presenter. 

jay engagement ring© Photo: Instagram

Jay announced his engagement in December

Showing off his work on Instagram, Richard shared a video of the beautiful diamond alongside the caption: "It was a real honour to make this engagement ring for another one of my #repairshop family! Congratulations to Lisa @lisamariezbozen & Jay @jaybladesmbe on your engagement!"

Prior to meeting Lisa, Jay was married to his ex-wife, Jade, who he met while studying at university. They share a 16-year-old daughter called Zola.

jay and lisa z holiday© Photo: Instagram

Preparations for the wedding are "sorted"

In 2020, Jay opened up about his marriage breaking down, which led him to a "dark place" mentally. "I left the family home, gave the house to my ex-wife and just drove. I didn't know where I was going. I slept in my old estate car for three or four days. I was in a really dark place," he told RadioTimes

He also bravely admitted: "If it had continued for 24 hours more, I don't think I would be talking to you now."

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