Simon Gregson could be forced to sell house (Image: Mcpix Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
actor Simon Gregson, known for his role as Steve McDonald, may be forced to sell his home if he fails to repay a £252,000 loan taken from his production company. Official documents reveal that Gregson and his wife Emma are required to pay back £1,500 per month to Simon Gregson Productions.
Despite the paperwork indicating that the couple, who have been for 14 years and share three sons, are no longer together, sources from maintain that they are still happily married. The report stipulates that they have three years to settle the , failing which they would have to sell their family home.
It states: “The Director had an overdrawn loan account of £252,824. The analysis also revealed that this money was removed from the Company’s bank account and paid into Mr Gregory’s joint bank account with his estranged wife. Therefore, any claim would be addressed to both individuals.”
In 2023, Gregson liquidated Simon Gregson Productions Ltd, leaving debts of £165,000 to and Coutts bank for a bounceback loan. Last year, it was disclosed that he was selling his office equipment in an attempt to clear his debts, offering the furniture plus £6,000 in cash towards settling some of his dues.
Gregson, who has portrayed Steve since 1989, reportedly earns a salary of £150,000 (Image: ITV)
An initial report stated: “Due to the age and condition of the equipment it is anticipated any realisations will be minimal.”, reports
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