The 54-year-old entered a not guilty plea at Worcester Crown Court to one charge of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards Lisa-Marie Zbozen.

The 54-year-old, who fronts primetime show The Repair Shop, entered a not guilty plea at Worcester Crown Court to one charge of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards Lisa-Marie Zbozen.

The charge relates to his wife Lisa Zbozen, a fitness instructor

The 54-year-old, who fronts the BBC show, entered a not guilty plea to one charge of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour

BBC presenter Jay Blades has denied engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.

The Repair Shop host was charged by police last month.

TV presenter Jay Blades appeared in court today to enter his not guilty plea after being charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his estranged wife

The 54-year-old, who fronts primetime show The Repair Shop, entered a not guilty plea at Worcester Crown Court to one charge of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards Lisa-Marie Zbozen

Wearing a dark suit and tie, the star spoke only to confirm his identity to the court clerk and to enter his plea.

Blades, from Claverley in Shropshire, appeared before the Recorder of Worcester, Judge James Burbidge KC on Friday