steve and michelle are to wed this year
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steve and michelle are to wed this year
I'm in two minds about this. I want to see Steve happy but would prefer him to find happiness away from Michelle (unless her personality vastly improves now she understands Steve's despair).Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
Some of you may have heard that Simon Gregson and his wife are expecting a baby (they already have two cute little boys). I've just come across the very funny tweet that announced the pregnancy:
https://twitter.com/simongregson123/...35171210661888
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Congratulations to Simon and Emma! :cheer:
Simon Gregson has reportedly been written out of the soap for three months.
The actor is suffering a 'mystery illness' which means he can’t commit his time to the ITV soap.
Fans won’t see Simon, who plays Steve McDonald, in next week’s live episode even though he’s in the episodes either side.
Those scenes were filmed weeks ago but due to his illness he won’t be around to take part in the live episode.
Now it’s been claimed he’s taking a longer break than first anticipated.
A source said: "He’s decided to take a bit of time out and has the support of everyone on the show."
I wonder whether Lloyds´s departure means his depression is getting bad again to explain his absence ...Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
I guess so, followed by another trip to Andy. Presumably his failure to see Lloyd off will be put down to him being too upset. Can't help feeling it would be better to cut his parts after Lloyd goes, hopefully it won't seem too disjointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Isn't Simon's wife due to give birth soon? Bit of paternity leave on the end, it could be quite some time before we see Steve again.
Coronation Street has been dealt another blow as Simon Gregson is taking time off - and it's not known when he'll return.
The 40-year-old actor has stepped away from his role as popular pub landlord Steve McDonald to recover from illness, a soap source confirmed today.
Gregson, who is currently expecting a third child with his wife Emma, will not been seen on the Corrie cobbles for several months at least.
A source told MirrorCeleb that the actor was last on set two weeks ago before rehearsals for next week's big live episode started.
However, he was not due to be in the live show as he chose not to take part along with several other actors.
The Corrie star last tweeted a few weeks ago on September 6, raising awareness for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
It is not known how the popular star will be written out of the soap, which comes as the soap is set to undergo a major character shake up after producer Stuart Blackburn was replaced by Emmerdale boss Kate Oates.
Coronation Street representatives had no comment.
It was reported that the actor had found Steve McDonald’s latest storyline particularly challenging as the character spiralled into depression.
“He put everything into it. It had a big impact on him because it helped to raise awareness of a condition which affects thousands of a condition which affects thousands of people,” a source told The Sun.
“He’s decided to take a bit of time out and has the support of everyone on the show.”
The actor previously took a break from Coronation Street when he was 22.
In an interview last year, Simon revealed how he had suffered from depression in real life in his youth and that it had been diagnosed as “stress”.
After turning to alcohol, Simon said that he had a breakdown and begged Corrie bosses for time off.
“A lot of people suffer depression and have no idea they have it,” he said.
“I had depression, then it was classed as stress. I felt ‘does anyone understand? Can anyone help?’
“That’s why, when I was told about the depression storyline I was being given on screen, I was determined to do it justice.
“If one person recognises what Steve is going through and gets some help themselves then it will be well worth it.”
He admits: “I was drinking to forget.”
By 1996, aged 22, he was having a breakdown and begged Coronation Street bosses for time off because he felt unable to continue working.
“I had no confidence in myself at all, I didn’t feel myself. It all had to come out at some time.
“I was probably exhausted from the partying and the mental stuff and everyone has a breaking point and that was mine. I needed to get out. I had nine months away.”
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/c...regson-6473120
Maybe that is when he lost his acting skills and now play acts the part of an unreal character.Quote:
“I had no confidence in myself at all, I didn’t feel myself. It all had to come out at some time.
Gail appears to have gone the same way.
Maybe that is when he lost his acting skills and now play acts the part of an unreal character.Quote:
“I had no confidence in myself at all, I didn’t feel myself. It all had to come out at some time.
Gail appears to have gone the same way.
It might be that Simon's depression has come back. As some of you'll know, Simon's wife's pregnant with their third child (I recently posted his funny tweet announcing it). Tragically, they were initally expecting twins but one of the babies died. It must have been a very sad time for them both. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Whatever's the matter, I wish him a speedy recovery. I'll really miss Steve while Simon's away.