What Is Jay Blades Doing Now

So, you’re wondering what Jay Blades is doing now? Join the club. It feels like he vanished from our screens for a hot minute, right? Well, grab your coffee (or tea, obviously) and let me spill the tea.

First thing’s first: Jay is still very much the king of upcycling, but his throne has moved. He’s not just fixing old furniture in a dusty workshop anymore. He’s rebuilding communities, one salvaged chair at a time.

After that massive health scare—remember him stepping back from Money For Nothing?—he took a serious breather. The man literally had open-heart surgery. And then, like a phoenix from the ashes (or a reupholstered armchair), he bounced back. Hard.

It’s All About the 'Jay’s Workshop' Empire

You’ve heard about his brand-new workshop in the Midlands, right? It’s not just a room with a few tools. This place is a community hub. Jay is teaching people—ex-offenders, kids, anyone who feels a bit lost—how to fix things.

He calls it “therapy with a hammer.” And honestly, who are we to argue? He’s proving that a bit of sandpaper and some wood glue can fix more than just a broken table leg. It can fix spirits.

He’s a Published Author (And a Surprising One)

Remember when he dropped his autobiography, Making It? That thing is raw. He didn’t just talk about his dyslexia or his tough upbringing. He talked about being homeless. He talked about being a dyslexic kid who couldn’t read until he was 37.

Now? He’s doing audiobook narrations and podcast interviews where he’s fiercely open. He’ll tell you his favourite swear word and then cry talking about his daughter. It’s honestly disarming. He’s doing the work to normalize vulnerability for blokes our age.

Don’t Forget the TV Comeback

You might have spotted him popping up on The Repair Shop again. But it’s not the same old Jay. He has a new energy. The man is practically glowing. He’s also been filming Jay Blades: The Repair Shop spin-offs where he goes on location to find broken bits of history.

Rumor has it—and I’m not confirming this, just repeating what I heard from a “very reliable source” (my mum)—he’s working on a secret documentary about Black British history and craftsmanship. He’s obsessed with genealogy now. He even traced his own family tree back to Jamaica, which nearly broke him, by the way. You should have seen the tears on that episode.

What About the Personal Life? (Inquiring Minds, etc.)

Let’s talk about the other big thing. The wife, Lisa Marie Zbozen. Yes, they’re still together. And no, they haven’t had a TV renovation show forced on them. Thank goodness. They’re just… living. She’s a choreographer, he’s a furniture whisperer.

They bought a new house, and Jay is methodically restoring it. He’s doing all the work himself—no TV crew, no stylist. Just him, a power sander, and a lot of swearing. Honestly, that’s more relatable than any show he’s ever made.

The Bigger Mission: Being a Role Model

Here’s the meat of it: Jay Blades is doing what he’s always done, but on maximum volume. He’s hosting workshops for young people who are about to drop out of school. He’s telling them, “I couldn’t read until I was 37, and now I’m on the telly. You don’t have to be good at school to be good at life.”

He’s also launched a clothing line. Yes, really. It’s full of oversized dungarees and chunky boots that look like they smell of varnish. But he’s donating profits to woodworking charities. It’s basically a lifestyle brand for people who hate fast fashion and love fixing things.

Is He Slowing Down? Absolutely Not.

You’d think after open-heart surgery, a man would take up golf or something. But no. Jay Blades is currently building a tiny house in his back garden as a project for his grandson. He’s also trying to learn blacksmithing. I swear, the man is addicted to creating things.

He’s also become a bit of a social media philosopher. His Instagram stories are just him talking directly to the camera while varnishing a chair. He’ll say things like, “If you can fix this hinge, you can fix your attitude.” And you just nod. Because you know he means it.

So, What’s the Verdict?

Jay Blades is doing exactly what he should be doing: living his best life. He’s not letting success change him, but he’s letting it expand him. He’s using his platform to teach, to heal, and to make the world a tiny bit more repairable.

He’s gone from a bloke on telly fixing a wardrobe to a cultural icon for the “make do and mend” generation. And honestly? That’s the most Jay Blades thing he could possibly do. So next time you see a broken chair on the curb, think of him. Then maybe fix it. That’s what he wants.