The wife of TELLY star Jay Blades has today announced that their marriage is over.
Lisa Marie Zbozen, fitness influencer and trainer, revealed this morning that she has left The Repair Shop and Money for Nothing star.
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Jay Blades and wife Lisa at the 28th National Television Awards in September Credit: Rex
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Jay Blades is best known for his work on the BBC’s hit show The Repair ShopCredit: BBC
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The couple tied the knot on November 22 Credit: Instagram
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Fitness guru Lisa Marie announced they were splitting Credit: Instagram
The couple tied the knot in front of just 15 guests in the garden of a beach villa in Barbados in November 2022, where they exchanged ‘imperfect’ rings designed by Repair Shop colleague Richard Talman.
In a statement released online early this morning, Lisa said: “I don’t know how to put it because it’s still very raw.
“I should probably be really angry, but right now I’m incredibly sad about the whole thing.
“‘I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much.’
Fitness guru Lisa-Marie, 44, added: “I admit I’m crying as I write this because I can’t believe this is even real. I hope you don’t mind if I only have a few days to figure out my life as I’m currently in a spare room with a few basics.
“I don’t know what else to say.
“All my love, a very broken Lisa-Marie x”
It comes a day after Blades announced he would be taking time off social media to deal with his grief following the death of his uncle.
In a video on his Instagram account, he said: “I’m leaving social media for a while, and I’ll be back a little later. I’m going to go to therapy and relax. Please take care of each other, take care of yourself and see you soon.”
Richard Brathwaite, 72, was found dead on Cromwell Road in Wembley at around lunchtime on March 21 after he was allegedly stabbed by his neighbor Derek Brown, who lived in the same street.
Jay Blades fights back tears as The Repair Shop guest reveals heartbreaking family tragedy behind ‘life-changing’ statue
He is also accused of assaulting Richard’s wife – Jay’s aunt – during the tragedy.
The defendant will next appear in court for a plea hearing on June 11.
FAMILY TRAGEDY
Jay’s family and friends flocked to offer their support, and Julia Bradbury offered her condolences.
She wrote: “So sorry to hear this Jay. Glad you took some time out.”
Fred Sirieix sent a red heart emoji, while 5News anchor Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije said: “Take care brother. We are sorry for your loss.”
Louise Minchin wrote: “So sorry to hear this, sending you love xx.”
THE RELATIONSHIP OF JAYA AND LISA MARIE
Jay got down on one knee with a ring he designed and made by his colleague Richard Talman, who works as a jeweler on the 2021 series.
They were married in a sunny Caribbean ceremony in November 2022 with only 15 guests.
In a conversation with Hello! magazine about their special day, Jay, 52, said: “One word sums up the day: perfect.
“We had the closest family there, the weather held up and everything worked so well.”
Lisa, 41, added: “When you get to a certain age, you realize what’s really important that day – and that’s having people around you who love you for who you are.
“So we made the day our day.”
Jay was overcome with emotion during the ceremony.
The television presenter admitted: “I think the most emotional thing for me was actually saying the vows.”
“It was almost like I had tunnel vision and I could only see Lisa there.
“And honestly, that’s when it really hit me. I was like, ‘Now we’re really getting married!’. That’s the only time I really got emotional.”
Jay was previously married to his ex-wife Jade.
The couple, who split in 2015, share a daughter, Zola, 15.
Jay has previously spoken about his troubled childhood after growing up in poverty.
The star mother was abandoned by her father when she was little.
Jay ended up homeless in his 20s before getting social housing, but has since built a successful career in television.
The father-of-three was awarded an MBE in 2021 and last year filmed a special episode of the Repair Shop with King Charles.
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