Jay Blades cancels appearance in new ad

Jay Blades has canceled a scheduled Hay Festival appearance as he “continues to take time off”. The Repair Shop star, 54, was due to speak to journalist Sarfraz Manzoor at the Welsh Literature Festival on Thursday about his book Life Lessons: Wisdom And Wit From Life’s Ups And Downs, in which he shares inspirational words to do whatever it is better than life. .

A statement from his team said: “We wanted to confirm that as Jay Blades continues to take time off, he will not be taking part in the session as announced at this year’s Hay Festival. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause. have challenged and we hope you enjoy the rest of the festival.”

The festival has confirmed that ticket holders will be refunded. Blades announced last month that he would be taking a break from social media following his uncle’s death, saying he was taking a break to “take stock and just relax”, but confirmed he would be “back soon”.

Earlier this month, Blades’ wife Lisa Zbozen announced the end of their short-lived marriage. The couple married on the grounds of a beachfront villa in Barbados on November 22, 2022.

Filming for the new BBC series The Repair Shop has begun without Blades at the Weald and Downland Living Museum in Chichester, West Sussex. The TV star first found fame on the restoration programme, which sees members of the public take in worn-out family heirlooms to be restored by a team of experts.

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