Jay Blades enters not guilty plea to coercive and controlling behaviour charge

The star, aged 54, will now face trial before a Crown Court jury.

BBC presenter Jay Blades arrives at Worcester Crown Court — BBC presenter Jay Blades arrives at Worcester Crown Court (Jacob King/PA)

By Matthew Cooper, PA

October 11, 2024 at 3:11pm BST

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