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https://uk.yahoo.com/news/bbc-removes-jay-blades-episodes-095805664.html
It's always full of dramatic headlines. and completely lacking in cogent detail. Can't even get the simplest detail right-he faces 1 charge. Which last time I checked, was not "charges".
They appear to have been married for all of a month before problems began. When a marriage breaks down, it is almost always because 1 or both parties find the other's behaviour unacceptable. Or else they would be working through their problems.
I am no fan of these "coercive control" sort of charges. If he has assaulted her, charge him with assault.
There is always a danger that these sorts of things are alleged for other reasons. As a tactic for a better divorce settlement, get custody of children and so on. Plus a lot of people have an axe to grind.
If he is found Guilty, fine. The Media can no doubt pile in at that stage. But not yet.
Finally, why on earth should the programmes be pulled. Don't watch them myself. But it is clear to me they are all about bringing joy to the members of the public. Rather than the Presenters. He has been paid-why ruin the pleasure of others?
Agree with most of the Post by @Essexphil
It used to be the case "not guilty until proven otherwise" but that seems to have gone by the wayside these days. Someone gets charged, that's it, they are deemed to be guilty.
And if they subsequently get shown to be not guilty, too bad, their career is in shreds.
PS - I've never watched Repair Shop & don't know this bloke at all. The principle is what matters. At present, according to the law, he is not guilty.
I suppose it is a bit of a catch 22 for the BBC.
They will either be accused of jumping the gun, or twiddling their thumbs.
Although I also agree that a TV programme has little to do with the presenters personal conduct.
It's hard to actually admit this, let alone write it, but I agree with @HAYSIE here.
Instead of pulling the programmes, they should be doing this. Contact Mr Blades-because there is a no-lose gamble for everyone here.
Say to him that they will pull the programmes unless he agrees that, if he is found Guilty, any and all repeat fees between now and conviction will be set aside to meet any court judgment and/or make a charitable donation. And, unless Mr Blades' advisers are extremely confident he will be found Not Guilty, they will agree.
The BBC look good either way. And, if he is found Guilty, he looks good-showing clear contrition.
Sometimes, Law really isn't that difficult...