The Repair Shop's Jay Blades emotionally reveals his beloved uncle has been murdered as grieving star quits social media after his funeral

The Repair Shop's Jay Blades has announced his beloved uncle has been murdered. 

The grieving presenter, 54, took to Instagram on Monday where he revealed he had just attended the funeral after his uncle's death a few weeks ago. 

Jay did not disclose details about the tragedy but said he was having to take time off his social media because the shock had left him feeling 'a bit messed up'.  

The TV host said: 'Hope you're all well. This is kind of like a public service announcement.

'I've just been to my uncle's funeral, he was murdered a few weeks ago. Really, super nice guy, shouldn't have happened to him, but it really affected me. 

'I feel a little bit messed up. 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.

'Please, take care of each other, take care of yourself, and I'll see you guys soon.'

He captioned the video: 'Good evening all. See you soon'. 

Julia Bradbury wrote: 'Sorry to hear this Jay. Glad you're taking some time out'.

Fred Sirieix commented a red heart emoji, while 5News host Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije said: 'Look after you bro. So sorry for your loss.'

Jay, who is best known for presenting BBC's The Repair Shop, was raised in Hackney with his mother and maternal half-brother.