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Coronation Street icon 'gutted' and ‘should have left ITV soap' after stern meeting
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has been a part of the soap world for over 30 years, but the actor was left gutted after a meeting with ITV boss
Simon Gregson has played Steve McDonald on Coronation Street for 36 years (Image: Adrian Flux/Fuelling Around)He whimsically recalled: "Because I'd seen a Ford Escort Mexico, in bright orange, and I was like 'I want that car, so I'll go for that job'." He was left 'gutted' (Image: ITV)While Steve McDonald has been adored by fans for his humorous persona and string of romantic misadventures, Simon's real life is quite different from his character's escapades on the cobbles. Speaking on The Likely Dads podcast hosted by Tim Vincent, Simon revealed the heartbreaking fact that Emma endured 11 miscarriages, including the loss of a baby girl at 21 weeks.
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