CORRIE, BLIMEY

Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson could be forced to sell his HOME to settle £250,000 debt after money struggles

It comes after Simon revealed his side hustle after he was slapped with a huge tax bill

CORONATION Street legend Simon Gregson could be forced to sell his home following spiralling debts.

It's being reported that the soap star, who has played Steve MacDonald since 1989, owes a whopping £250,000.

Advertisement
Coronation Street Simon Gregson has to pay off a huge loanCredit: Rex
The star earns £150K a year on Coronation StreetCredit: ITV
Simon joined the ITV soap in 1989Credit: Rex

In November 2023, The Sun revealed how Simon's firm had gone bust and he had called in liquidators.

However, the actor, who is on a £150,000 Coronation Street salary, reportedly must now pay back a £250,000 loan he took from his own production firm.

According to the , the Manchester star and his wife Emma must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month.

The outlet - who said they have seen the official papers - report that the couple have three years to pay back the debt, but if they fail to do so, it has been agreed that they will sell their family home.

Advertisement

The official papers read: “The Director had an overdrawn loan account of £252,824.

"The analysis also revealed that this money was removed from the Company’s bank account and paid into Mr Gregory’s joint bank account with his estranged wife.

"Therefore, any claim would be addressed to both individuals.”

Simon also owes £165,000 to HMRC and Coutts bank for a Covid bounceback loan.

Advertisement

Most read in Soaps

knot on
Simon Gregson's wife takes off her wedding ring after Corrie star denies split
emmerwail
Joe Tate in shock collapse as he suffers seizure - amid Emmerdale return mystery
DAME IS DONE
Maureen Lipman’s Corrie exit storyline confirmed as Evelyn makes announcement
RANT FEAR
Corrie fans work out 'real reason' for Sally Ann Matthews furious rant amid cuts

The Sun previously revealed that Simon has two side hustles after he was slapped with the huge tax bill.

We previously reported how the actor had taken a job as a guide on the soap set.

Skint Coronation Street star Simon Gregson selling off old furniture in bid to pay off £100k tax bill-

The much-loved soap star is paid a fee to show Coronation Street die-hard fans around the cobbled Weatherfield set.

Simon is also writing a children's book to help pay off the £100,000 tax bill.

Advertisement

The popular actor was runner up in the 2021 series of I’m A Celebrity - Get Me Out of Here and supposedly earned a £250k appearance fee.

He later told Good Morning Britain that he did it because "the money is good" and it was "enough to get him out of trouble” comparing the fee to a "solid gold diamond goblet."

Simon and his wife Emma must pay back the loanCredit: Instagram
The actor has also been working as a paid guide on the Weatherfield set to boost his bank balanceCredit: Rex
Advertisement

Meanwhile, this latest new comes as Coronation Street is involved in a cast crisis.

Despite legendary star Bill Roache, Michael Le Vell and Sally Dynevor all signing contracts to stay on the soap, others have left.

Fans are still reeling after Colson Smith, who played Craig for 14 years, was axed.

Advertisement

It was then revealed that Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley, had quit the cobbles.

Coronation Street Spoilers: News & Cast Updates

The beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades.

The show follows the lives of the residents as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles.

Here's the latest on:

Topics
Advertisement
machibet777.com