Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson is reportedly under investigation following the collapse of his production company, Simon Gregson Productions Ltd. The company owes a significant sum of money, including £165,000 to HMRC and a bank. Liquidators, appointed to dissolve the company, have submitted a report to the Government regarding Gregson's conduct as a director under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
The report, sent to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), remains confidential, but it is alleged that the liquidators have demanded the repayment of £252,000 transferred from the company's funds into an account controlled by Gregson. The liquidators have reportedly concluded in official documents that there are no further avenues to reclaim the actor's debts. In a statement, the liquidators said: 'As this is a confidential report, we are not able to disclose the contents. 'Shortly after our appointment, we made an initial assessment of whether there could be any matters that might lead to recoveries for the estate and what further investigations may be appropriate. 'This assessment took into account information provided by creditors either at the initial meeting or as a response to our request to complete an investigation questionnaire. Our examinations have not revealed any issues requiring further investigation.' The MailOnline has contacted Gregson's agent for comment. Despite his financial troubles, Gregson reportedly earned a £250,000 fee from his 2021 appearance on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and is said to earn £150,000 annually from his role as Steve McDonald on Coronation Street. However, his production company struggled during the pandemic, forcing him to take drastic measures to address the mounting debt. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Gregson admitted he signed up for the jungle reality show because 'the money is good' and it was 'enough to get him out of trouble'. He even jokingly compared the fee to a 'solid gold diamond goblet'. Gregson's company officially went into liquidation on November 9, 2023, leaving significant debts, including £125,002 owed to HMRC, £35,000 to Coutts Bank for a Covid loan, and £5,002 to trade and expense creditors. Gregson attempted to chip away at the debts by selling old office furniture in January 2024 and agreed to pay back creditors £1,500 a month. According to the liquidators’ report, £9,000 has been repaid so far. If the remaining balance is not settled within 36 months, Gregson has been advised the debt will need to be cleared through the sale of his home. The Bounce Back Loan Scheme, designed to support businesses hit by the pandemic, formed part of the debts owed by Gregson’s company. The investigation by BEIS will determine whether any further action is required regarding Gregson’s conduct as a director. In the meantime, the actor faces the daunting task of repaying creditors and resolving the financial fallout from his company’s collapse.The news of the liquidator's conduct report comes after Gregson was forced to deny claims he had separated from his wife Emma. The soap star blamed a 'court paper error' for the confusion surrounding the status of his marital relationship. It was first assumed Simon and Emma had split after she was referred to as his 'estranged wife' in court documentation about his repayments to his firm. However it has now been reported that the couple have 'no idea' why the report lists Emma as Simon's estranged wife. A source told The Mirror: 'Simon and Emma have not split and are still very much together. Simon has no idea why Emma is listed as his 'estranged wife' in financial paperwork