The Repair Shop presenter, Jay Blades, shared that his uncle had been murdered and he was taking a break from social media after the shocking incident left him 'messed up'
The Repair Shop's Jay Blades says he's "coming off social media for a bit" after attending the funeral of his uncle, who he revealed was murdered. The 54-year-old presenter posted a very moving video to his Instagram account, saying he was taking time out to recover from the shocking incident.
He continued: "So what I'm intending on doing is this... I'm coming off social media for a bit, and I'll be back in a bit. Going to go and get some therapy and just chill out. 'Cause when things happen, sometimes you really need to take stock and just relax. So, I'll be back soon." The video attracting a huge number of condolences from his followers, with many sharing their respect for his decision to step back from social media to take care of his mental wellbeing. One person wrote: "Off grid sometimes is an absolute must….Self preservation", while another added: "So sorry to hear this news, Jay. Now take care of YOU. Long as it takes x".
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