Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson)

[Dazzle]

Brilliant, Dazzle. Have you ever thought of becoming a scriptwriter for Corrie?

Thanks lol, but I'm a complete amateur compared to your's and Alan's inventive writing in the much-loved and hilarious All purpose soap storyline thread.

[parkerman]

Thank you. Yes, I was thinking of reviving that again....watch this space (or rather that space!)

[Dazzle]

Thank you. Yes, I was thinking of reviving that again....watch this space (or rather that space!)

I'll look forward to it.

[tammyy2j]

I think he was best with Karen .But Suranne Jones has been
successful after leaving Corrie- so wouldnt prob return.

I agree with swmc66 we neef new interesting characters.
Re-hashing the same few characters leads to boring and
unbelievable storylines and relationships.

I liked him with Becky too

[swmc66]

I was not really keen on Becky. Too loud and in your face. Even though she had a heart of gold

[Perdita]

Simon Gregson has reassured fans that he is well and will soon be back on the set of Coronation Street.

The actor, who plays Steve McDonald in the ITV soap, was reported to have been suffering from a mystery illness and awaiting the results of blood tests, with claims that filming schedules would be affected due to Gregson's involvement in a major upcoming plotline.

Afternoon thanks for messages people I was now back in Monday to annoy @alanhalsall, hooray.

— simon gregson (@simongregson123) November 6, 2014


Gregson quipped that he will be making a speedy return to Corrie in order to "annoy" Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs on the serial.

Andrew Whyment, who plays Kirk Sutherland, also wished his co-star well, writing: "That's great news mate, glad you're feeling better - see you in work on Monday."

Steve feels awkward after the appointment
© ITV

Steve is currently at the centre of a major Coronation Street storyline about depression, and producer Stuart Blackburn recently told Digital Spy that there will be ramifications for Steve and Michelle later this year.

"On Christmas Day and beyond, we'll see a real challenge to Steve and Michelle's relationship. I absolutely know that Simon Gregson and Kym Marsh are very good actors," said Blackburn.

Steve is also expected to be involved in a shock mini-bus crash plotline that is due to air in the New Year.

Blackburn recently confirmed that Steve's storyline "will come to a head in January where a tragedy will strike that will force him to face up to those demons.

"This isn't an issues story though. Obviously depression amongst men is incredibly widespread and probably not spoken about enough, but this is just a love story between Steve and Michelle and a very brilliant one at that."

[swmc66]

That's the trouble when you are at the centre of story lines for months.

[lizann]

michelle leaves him and moves in with carla

[tammyy2j]

Simon Gregson has revealed the death of Hollywood star Robin Williams has influenced his current depression storyline.

In a spooky coincidence news of the actor’s suicide broke on the same day Simon filmed scenes in which Steve McDonald was diagnosed with depression.

And Simon, 40, said it hit home that if someone as funny and upbeat as Robin could be affected by mental health issues then anyone can.

He said: “We were actually filming the scene where Steve gets told he’s got depression on the day that hit the papers.

“It was the first time Steve was told, ‘you’ve probably got depression’ and the first time I had to play this, ‘crikey, I think there’s something wrong with me’ on the very

day it came out.

“So it was a bit like, ‘wow, crikey, Robin Williams?’.“He was an unbelievably funny man – a genius.“ So it was even more important to show that this could happen to anybody.”

[maidmarian]

It seems to be an accepted fact that comedians
have a higher rate of depression than the general
public.Its tragic when this leads to suicide as with
Robin Williams - meaning his family & fans have
missed years of his talent & love.
But it is true it can happen to anyone and real life
jokey people can use humour as a mask whilst
suffering from depression or lack of confidence.
So I think Steve is a good character to portray it.

Dont think being marrried to Michelle would
help anyones self- confidence.!