Simon Gregson has had a tough few days(Image: ITV)

ITV Coronation Street's Simon Gregson inundated with support after health update

by · NottinghamshireLive

Coronation Street's Simon Gregson has received a wave of support from fans and co-stars after opening up about his health issues online. The TV star, famed for portraying Steve McDonald, posted on Instagram on Monday, November 4, detailing the setbacks he faced over the weekend.

Participating in the historic Sotheby's London to Brighton veteran car run, he hit a snag when his classic car suffered a breakdown. Nonetheless, Gregson showcased his resilience by switching vehicles to complete the event.

In his video message, the actor, aged 50, confessed: "Car didn't make it, which is fortuitous because neither have I, I am full of man flu. I thought I could make it, I couldn't so I'm tucked up in a very nice hotel where I am going to sleep and hopefully be alright."

He thanked the British Motorist Museum for lending him a car and expressed his wish to try again next year, whilst also showing appreciation for the crowd's encouragement, describing the occasion as an "amazing event." Elle Mulvaney, Gregson's on-screen daughter Amy Barlow, sent wishes for his quick recovery, commenting: "Feel better soon" alongside a heart emoji. His followers joined in with well-wishes such as "get well soon there Simon" and "hope you feel better soon, get some rest," reports the Mirror.

Support has poured in for Simon Gregson, famed for his role as Steve McDonald on Coronation Street since 1989, as fans wish him a speedy recovery from a recent bout of illness. One fan joked, "Aw get well soon - my husbands just beaten the evilness of man flu but he didn't moan about it once....not once...ahem," while another sent their best with, "Awww feel better soon Si take care and rest up."

In recent plot developments, Gregson's character Steve faced heartbreak following an on-screen split with Tracy Barlow, teasing a possible new romance with Claire Sweeney's Cassandra Plummer. Away from the cobbles, Gregson enjoys domestic bliss with his wife Emma, who’s not only an ex-Hollyoaks star but also the entrepreneur behind The Tea Room in Cheshire.