Jay Blades, the former host of the BBC's hit show The Repair Shop, has been charged with two counts of rape.
Police confirmed the allegations against the broadcaster, 55, from the village of Claverley in Shropshire.
The father-of-three fronted The Repair Shop for seven years before stepping back from presenting last year.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police confirmed charges against Blades, with a hearing set for next week.
The force told The Sun: “Jason Blades, 55, of Claverley in Shropshire, has been charged with two counts of rape.
"He is due to appear at Telford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.”
