ITV Coronation Street's Steve McDonald star swarmed with support as he issues health update

Simon Gregson has received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow cast members after revealing his struggles on social media. The actor, known for his role as took to on Monday, November 4 to share his weekend woes.

He had been participating in the Sotheby's London to Brighton veteran car run but encountered a hiccup when his vintage vehicle broke down. Despite the setback, Gregson remained determined to reach , switching cars to continue his journey.

In a video update, the 50 year old disclosed: "Car didn't make it, which is fortuitous because neither have I, I am full of man flu. I thought I could make it, I couldn't so I'm tucked up in a very nice hotel where I am going to sleep and hopefully be alright."

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He expressed gratitude towards the British Motorist Museum for the loan of the car and hoped to participate again next year. He also thanked everyone who cheered on the participants, calling it an "amazing event."

, who plays his on-screen daughter Amy Barlow, joined fans in wishing him a speedy recovery, commenting: "Feel better soon" with a love heart emoji. Fans echoed the sentiment, with messages like "get well soon there Simon" and "hope you feel better soon, get some rest," reports .

Fans of Simon Gregson, who famously plays Steve McDonald on since 1989, have rallied around the actor with kind-hearted messages after he recently fell under the weather. One fan humorously remarked, "Aw get well soon - my husbands just beaten the evilness of man flu but he didn't moan about it once....not once...ahem," and another offered warm wishes stating, "Awww feel better soon Si take care and rest up."

His iconic character had been in the limelight following a breakup with Tracy Barlow earlier this year, with hints at a potential new romantic storyline involving Claire Sweeney's character Cassandra Plummer. Meanwhile, off-screen, Simon enjoys family life with his wife Emma, who is not only a former Hollyoaks actress but also the successful owner of The Tea Room in Cheshire.

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