Why is Simon Gregson selling £37 curry night tickets?

Simon Gregson is selling £37 tickets for fan meet-and-greet events to help manage his financial difficulties and repay a significant debt.

How much does Simon Gregson owe to banks and HMRC?

Simon Gregson owes £165,000 to HMRC and Coutts bank after liquidating his production firm.

Will Simon Gregson have to sell his home?

Reports suggest Simon Gregson may have to sell his home to repay the outstanding debt of £165,000.

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Corrie Star Sells Curry Tickets Amid Financial Woes

31 Jan

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Actor Simon Gregson is selling £37 tickets for fan meet-and-greets.
He owes £165,000 to HMRC and Coutts bank after liquidating his firm.
Gregson might have to sell his home to repay the outstanding loan.

Corrie Star Sells Curry Tickets Amid Financial Woes

Actor Simon Gregson, known for his role as Steve McDonald on Coronation Street, has reportedly begun selling tickets for fan events to manage his financial issues. These events, priced at £37 per person and including curry and a drink, are scheduled to take place in Derby next month.

Gregson is currently repaying a significant debt of £165,000 owed to HMRC and Coutts bank. This debt arose after he liquidated his production firm, Simon Gregson Productions Ltd, in 2023. He has been making monthly installments of £1,500 towards the outstanding amount.

Recent reports indicate that Gregson's financial situation may necessitate the sale of his property. Over the past year, he has repaid approximately £18,000. Liquidators have advised that the outstanding balance must be settled from the sale of his home within 36 months.