Real life of Coronation Street's Steve McDonald actor Simon Gregson - actual name, haunted home, injury battle and actress wife

King of Horror 30 years ago. That’s what happened when Michael Jackson enlisted Stephen King to work on a short film tentatively titled “Is This Scary?” In it, the “Thriller” singer would play a man in a mansion who has to defend himself against an angry mob of townspeople accusing him of scaring their children.“People in this town felt that this person on the hill was weird and strange and scary,” says King in “Think Twice: Michael Jackson,” a new podcast available on Audible and Amazon Music. “And the kids were kinda like, ‘Yeah, we sorta dig this guy!’”But in an eerie twist, 12 days into shooting “Is This Scary?” — on Aug.

READ MORE: Corrie's Simon Gregson addresses hair transplant rumours after Steve McDonald's new lookShe wrote: "Just to let people know, my beautiful, brilliant, opinionated, loud, warm-hearted, talented and singular mother died on Thursday night at 10. 30pm. "My sister Cory and I were by her hospital bed for 30 hours straight and in the end, as is so often the case, she slipped away in our absence with a beautiful nurse called Mercy (you couldn't write it) caring for her.

Andy Whyment and Shaun Ryder have become the duo fans didn't know they needed as they amazed themselves with their real-life link on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa. Happy Monday's singer Shaun was among the original line-up for the first-ever spin-off of the ITV reality show.

Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson has hit back at rumours that he has had a hair transplant and said: “people are strange”. Viewers were speculating that Simon, who plays Steve McDonald on the ITV soap, had been through a hair transplant procedure after wearing a cap in one episode.

Coronation Street mirrored the thoughts of a nation on Wednesday, as Paul Foreman and Steve McDonald fumed over hospital parking prices. In two concurrent scenes, Paul received a devastating diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease from a doctor, while Steve was visiting his daughter Amy Barlow, who'd drank a full bottle of vodka as a way of numbing the pain of her recent rape ordeal. "Some people die within three years, others live longer," the nurse explained to Paul.

Coronation Street saw heart-wrenching drama centred on two of its characters in Wednesday night's episode (April 26). The harrowing scenes saw Amy Barlow and Paul Foreman at the hospital for different reasons, but both were left facing-up to trauma and confronting their fears.

Kelsea Ballerini has come a long way, both personally and professionally, since her 2014 debut single “Love Me Like You Mean It” peaked at no. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Bachelor in Paradise couple, Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Glenn Smith have officially tied the knot, three years after meeting on Aussie TV screens. Watch Below: Bachelor in Paradise's Alisha reveals insight into lockdown life with GlennThe pair, who met on the 2020 season of Bachelor in Paradise took to Instagram to share glimpses of their stunning wedding. “MR + MRS SMITH!” Alisha captioned her post from the big day, which was held in Western Australia. In attendance was fellow Bachie couple Irena Srbinovska and Locky Gilbert who also tied the knot earlier this year.  “MR + MRS SMITH!”“When we met Glenn and Alisha we just clicked, their love is infectious, their kindness unmatched and their love story like no other so to witness these lovers tie the knot was an absolute honour,” Irena wrote on Instagram in a tribute to the newlyweds. Former 2018 Bachelor contestants, Cat Henesey and Brooke Blurton were also spotted at the reception. Alisha and Glenn announced their engagement in 2021.Alisha and Glenn announced their engagement in 2021, "MEET MY FIANCÉ!

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has had his fans swooning as he shared a suited and booted snap to Instagram alongside his wife. But he did make an error.

The Coronation Street star, 29, had kept details of her big day with Joe, also 29, which took place on March 19, private as she refrained from posting any snaps from the celebration. But now sharing an insight into the wedding, the blushing bride said this week: 'It was gorgeous – the scenery was stunning'. Saying 'I Do' at The Tithe Barn in Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire, she donned a gorgeous white wedding dress with a flowing train and lace-detailed bustier.

One of Coronation Street's most recognisable stars had their mum pop up in the ITV soap recently - and viewers may have missed it. This year Antony Cotton is celebrating his own Corrie milestone. as the actor, who is best known for playing Sean Tully in the ITV soap, will mark 20 years on the cobbles after making his debut in 2003.

Ahead of her Coronation Street debut last year, Jodie Prenger had already dabbled in the TV and showbiz world having appeared in a handful of programmes. Jodie, who stars as barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth on the popular ITV soap, first shot to fame on The Biggest Loser in 2006, with the now-43 year old going on to win the show and bagging a £25,000 cash prize.The UK edition of the programme – which was axed in 2012 – was for people wanting to overhaul their diets and their lives, with Jodie going on to shed an amazing nine stone on the show.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has announced he's stepping away from social media after calling off his engagement. The 21 year old actor, who has played Simon Barlow on the cobbles for the last 15 years, reportedly split from his fiancée Mollie Lockwood, 19, just six months after announcing their happy news. The pair had been dating for three years, with Alex popping the question on their two-year anniversary.

UPDATED with debut date, image: Disney announced the opening date for Rogers: The Musical is June 30, 2023. The one-act play will have a limited run this summer on the Hyperion Stage inside California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has reportedly split from his fiancee just six months after the pair got engaged. The 21-year-old actor, who has played Simon Barlow for over 15 years, is said to have split up with fiancée Mollie Lockwood last month after three years together, writes The Mirror.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has split from his fiancée Mollie Lockwood just six months after announcing he'd proposed to her, according to reports. The actor, 21, who plays Simon Barlow in the ITV soap, and his fiancée Mollie, 19, have reportedly called time on their romance after over three years of dating.

Fans of Coronation Street were surprised last month when Tracy McDonald - nee Barlow - appeared surprisingly level-headed when her daughter Amy told her she had been raped by her friend Aaron Sandford. However, true to form and never one to shy away from drama, she caused a ruckus earlier this week.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has been testing out a new look as she earns praise for her work on-screen. The actress is currently part of a big storyline for the ITV soap after her character Amy Barlow accused her friend Aaron Sandford of raping her.

Coronation Street fans were left perplexed during the latest trip to the cobbles as they found out a previously unknown detail about one of the show's characters. Monday night's edition of the ITV soap (April 3) saw Tracy Barlow demanding action after feeling Amy's report of rape wasn't taken seriously by police.

Coronation Street fans have been sharing their own tributes after a death was confirmed. During the latest trip to the cobbles on Monday night (April 3), viewers of the ITV soap saw Debbie Webster return home after some time away. She had been visiting her dad Bill with her brother Kevin.