Jay Blades says ‘I should be dead or in prison’ in brand new Channel 4 series with movie legend
JAY Blades has revealed he could've been 'dead or in prison' during his new Channel 5 series with Dame Judi Dench.
The Repair Shop star - who is best pals with the 007 legend after a chance meeting - made the confession to Judi during their new series.
It sees the friends explore their upbringing as they return to the places they were rared.
In scenes set to air this Sunday, Jay returns to a youth centre in Stratford where he is reunited with his 'second mum' Janet.
Jay, 54, said: "Coming to places like this and having people like you... It was like having a second mum but also an older sister."
He added: "She made sure we had food, something to do," before turning to her and saying: "You created this childhood that was just unbelievable."
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Dame Judi then asked Jay: "Where do you imagine you would be now then if there weren't people like Janet around?"
In a shock reply, the BBC star said: "There would only be two places I'd be - I'd either be dead or I'd be in prison."
Fans will get to see the two stars on screen together during Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple on Sunday at 9pm on Channel 4.
The new TV project comes after a tough period for Jay, following the shock split from his fitness instructor wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen after two years of marriage.
Lisa-Marie, 43, reportedly decided there is “no way back” for their marriage and has consulted with lawyers.
The devastated workout guru is thought to have found a new home to herself, as she told pals she wants to move on as quickly as possible.
The Sun previously told how she split from The Repair Shop presenter and grabbed her bags before leaving.
Channel 4's best competition shows
Channel 4 boasts a number impressive competition shows, but which ones are really the best?
Four in a Bed
- Reality competition show Four in a Bed has been airing on Channel 4 since 2010. It follows four couples as they take turns to stay at each others B&Bs and hotels, rating their stays along the way. The couple with the establishment voted best value for money are the winners.
Come Dine With Me
- Come Dine With Me has been staple British viewing since 2005, providing some outrageous telly moments over the years. Like Four in a Bed, the series moves around to different properties as it follows four contestants as they each host a (supposedly) gourmet dinner party for each other. After each dinner the guests score the host out of 10, will the winner being revealed on the final evening.
The Great British Bake Off
- Another national treasure, The Great British Bake Off welcomes a group of 12 amateur bakers to put their culinary skills to the test with Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith judging their efforts. One contestant is eliminated each week until the final three face off in the last week.
Bake Off: The Professionals
- Bake Off: The Professionals puts a twist on GBBO, pitting two teams of professional pastry chefs against each other in every episode. It's up to judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden to determine who has what it takes to make it through to the final.