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The Repair Shop's Jay Blades stuns fans with surprising behind-the-scenes video

The furniture restorer took to Instagram 


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Nicky Morris
TV and film writer
July 7, 2022
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The Repair Shop star Jay Blades left fans stunned with an epic behind-the-scenes video in his stunning hotel room. 

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The clip, which was posted to Instagram, comes as the beloved BBC show was forced off-air on Wednesday night due to the channel's coverage of the UEFA European Women's Football Championship. 

WATCH: The Repair Shop's Jay Blades stuns fans with surprising behind-the-scenes video

Jay penned the caption: "Good morning all. I've been so busy lately and I haven't had a chance to post up anything, apart from my thoughts of the day, so I thought let's do some behind-the-scenes for you guys.

"Tell me what you think should I keep doing them?"

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Beginning the video with the camera pointing at his feet, the 52-year-old said: "Now sometimes I like staying in my hotel because I like staying in exactly the same room. Whenever my hotel sometimes says: "Jay, why don't you try another room?' and 'I'm like, 'I don't want to do that because I'm a stickler for having everything exactly the same.'

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Jay gave his followers a 'behind-the-scenes' look at his hotel room

"But, they showed me this room and I said, 'Ok, this isn't bad," he added as he began giving his followers a tour of his glamorous room which boasted a huge living area decorated with a floral, gold-framed painting and a sculpture of Queen Victoria's head

The room also flaunted beautiful oak furniture, a stained glass window, tall ceilings and glass walls surrounding the shower and king-sized bed. 

Moving towards the door, Jay added: "What I do want to show you is this," he said while panning the camera to show an incredible reception room with marble flooring, a circular glass ceiling and marble columns. 

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The show did not air on Wednesday night due to UEFA Women's Euro coverage

Fans were quick to react to the impressive room, with one person writing: "You are a very fortunate fellah Jay but you of all people certainly deserve good fortune. Thank you for sharing with us and please continue," while another added: "That room looks amazing, love all your content."

A third fan commented: "Gorgeous! Those doors! I'm swooning."

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