Jay Blades’ replacement in Dame Judi Dench’s next TV project has been revealed, after the duo’s partnership on Channel 4 was axed amid ongoing court proceedings.

The TV presenter, 54, was axed from The Repair Shop and his other future programmes were scrapped after he was charged last month with the physical and emotional abuse of his wife, Lisa Zbozen, over a 20-month period. 

In August, he became pals with Judi as they teamed up for a show called Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple.

But, it has since been reported that Channel 4 have confirmed the travel series will not be getting a sequel while the proceedings remain active.

The Channel 4 programme saw the unlikely besties take each other down memory lane, as they shared the experiences that shaped their lives.

Now, for her next project, Judi is working alongside The Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright for a documentary called  A Donkey For Christmas, which is set to hit screens on December 17.

Jay Blades’ replacement in Dame Judi Dench ‘s next TV project has been revealed, after the duo’s partnership on Channel 4 was axed amid ongoing criminal proceedings

The TV presenter, 54, was axed from The Repair Shop and his other future programmes were scrapped after he was charged last month with the physical and emotional abuse of his wife

According to the synopsis: ‘Donkey-loving vet Peter Wright travels the country and meets the unsung heroes of the donkey welfare world.’ 

In the festive series Judi and Peter travel to the The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary in Cornwall.

The acting legend became a patron at the sancturay after visiting in 2022 and falling in love with the animals. 

The duo will visit sanctuaries up and down the countries to celebrate the amazing work staff are doing and highlight the issues neglected donkeys face, while helping them to find new homes.

Meanwhile, in the wake of Jay’s charges, broadcasters have begun to drop shows featuring the former TV star from their schedules, while future programmes he was due to star in have been scrapped.

Jay is best known for fronting the hugely popular The Repair Shop, having been at the helm of the BBC show – which sees guests bring in treasured items to be transformed – for seven years.

However, it’s said that he has been axed from the upcoming Christmas special of the restoration programme, with show makers already considering replacements.

Now, for her next project, Judi is working alongside The Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright for a documentary called A Donkey For Christmas , which is set to hit screens on December 17

According to the synopsis: ‘Donkey-loving vet Peter Wright travels the country and meets the unsung heroes of the donkey welfare world’

In August, Jay became pals with Judi as they teamed up for a show called Dame Judi and Jay:The Odd Couple

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Creators Ricochet are eyeing up The Repair Shop’s furniture restorer Will Kirk and craftsman Dominic Chinea as potential replacements for Jay, according to The Sun.

Additionally, Channel 5 have allegedly axed plans for an upcoming documentary Jay was filming called A Country House Through Time.

The show was the latest in a string of new factual programmes the presenter was set to host and will have seen the presenter explore a series of stately homes.

The four-part series sees the steps of the Bridgeman family and their servants retraced, starting from the Georgian era, through the Victorian and Edwardian times, and up to the 20th Century.

A source told the publication: ‘Everything is up in the air following Blades getting charged, but TV chiefs didn’t want to be seen to act slowly.

‘Until court proceedings have run their course, everything is getting put on hold, and alternative plans are being considered.

‘But The Repair Shop is likely to continue as it’s hugely popular and the feeling is that the show is bigger than any individual.’

It comes after Jay showed his support for his unlikely pal Dame Judi as she broke down in tears on their show in August.

The actress was overcome with emotion and could be seen wiping away tears as she was flooded with memories of her late husband Michael Williams.

Judi married the actor in 1971 and the pair went on to welcome their daughter Finty, 51, a year later.

It comes after Jay showed his support for his unlikely pal Dame Judi as she broke down in tears on their show in August

The actress was overcome with emotion and could be seen wiping away tears as she was flooded with memories of her late husband Michael Williams

Judi married the actor in 1971 and the pair went on to welcome their daughter Finty, 51, a year later. Michael sadly pᴀssed in 2001 at the age of 65 (both pictured in 1999)

Michael sadly pᴀssed in 2001 at the age of 65 and on the show, Judi took Jay to a home that she used to live in with Michael and their daughter Finty in the 70s and 80s.

During the episode, Judi said: ‘I want to take Jay to see my old home in the village of Charlecote but having not been back since leaving in 1984… this isn’t going to be easy.’

As Jay and Judi pulled up to the house, Judi said: ‘Oh, oh, this is a strange feeling.’

Seeing the sight of her former home, Judi sighed ‘my word’ and appeared slightly uneasy.

The actress’s emotions then took over as she became visibly emotional and clutched onto her scarf as she sat next to The Repair Shop star.

With tears filling her eyes, the James Bond star confessed: ‘Ok, this is hard.’

Jay held his hand out to console Judi and checked she was okay as it became clear to him that memories of her late husband had come flooding back.

Discussing her former home, Judi said: ‘It holds a lot of memories, oh my goodness me! It’s very strange.’