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Jay Blades 'felt like complete failure' after cheating on wife - with 'suicidal thoughts'

The Repair Shop's Jay Blades opened up about a "dark time" in his life, revealing he 'destroyed' his first marriage after cheating on his wife and he 'felt like a complete failure'

Last year, the Repair Shop star spoke candidly with Spencer Matthews on Global's Big Fish podcast about hitting rock bottom when his charity, Out of the Dark, collapsed, which he ran alongside his former spouse. The presenter – who is back on our screens with Dame Judi And Jay: The Odd Couple – delved into one of his life's most challenging chapters while discussing the closure of the organisation in 2015 due to financial troubles. Jay is best known for The Repair Shop (Image: BBC/Ricochet/Kieron Mckarron) Read MoreRelated Articles Louise Thompson's £60 linen shift dress is perfect for summer holidays

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