The Repair Shop fans praise royal special as new star introduced

The Repair Shop viewers have celebrated the new star of the show which celebrated a visit from King Charles. Fans of Jay Blades and the crew flocked to social media to voice their praise.Viewers were delighted to see the new addition to the famous BBC barn during the special royal episode on Wednesday.Steve Fletcher introduced his 21 year-old son Fred to the world of clockmaking, much to the joy of fans on social media.@marcrisby tweeted: “Loving the blacksmith on #TheRepairShop! And Steve’s son. And Kirsten of course. In fact love every single last one of them!”@loggy01 added: “Steve’s son is delightful. How lovely that he wants to start at the bottom and learn a trade #TheRepairShop.”Read More: BBC viewers call for Laura Kuenssberg and Fiona Bruce to be removed Fred Fletcher wowed fans with his passion for clockmaking and restoring on The Repair Shop (Image: BBC) The Repair Shop star introduced his son Fred to join the show in a touching moment (Image: BBC) King Charles visited the Repair Shop in celebration of BBC’s 100 year anniversary (Image: BBC) King Charles and Jay Blades struck up a tight bond during the new monarch’s visit (Image: BBC)The new monarch starred on the popular repair show as part of the BBC’s 100th anniversary celebrations.His Royal Highness invited Jay and The Repair Shop team to the stunning royal estate of Dumfries House in Scotland.The King welcomed Fred and the other repair experts as part of a Princes Foundation initiative to get youngsters learning more handy career options.Steve’s son won the heart of the nation and was tasked with restoring an 18th century clock from the royal estate.DON’T MISS…Jay Blades insists King Charles is ‘same person’ despite role change [INSIGHT]The Repair Shop fans applaud King Charles for ‘vital’ job message [REACTION]Jay Blades addresses claim he broke royal protocol with King Charles [INTERFVIEW]Discussing the incredible appearance from the royal visitor, Jay told Morning Live he was like “an old mate” on set.He explained to host Gethin Jones on Wednesday: ‘Everyone down at The Repair Shop has the same kind of ethos, we love heritage crafts and that’s why we do what we do.’Meeting him, me, someone from a council estate and him, someone from the royal estate to have the same interests is a joy.’