Simon Gregson has spoken out about what’s in store for his character over the Christmas period. The actor, who plays Steve McDonald on Coronation Street, revealed that things are going to get worse before they get better. As well as splashing out on Christmas presents for his daughter Amy, Steve ends up rejecting his ex Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh). Simon Gregson and Kym Marsh as Steve and Michelle. Speaking to Digital Spy, the star revealed: "He is getting very good at blocking things out - it is typical behaviour for someone going through what he is going through. Spending money becomes about the quick fix to make him feel better briefly and then he comes crashing down again. "He is worried about how he is feeling but he is still refusing to do something about it. He knows spending the money is wrong but like everything else he pushes any conscious concerns about it out of his mind." Steve's spending gets out of hand this Christmas. Simon added that his behaviour is affecting those closest to him: "They are bemused and confused. Michelle is devastated by his rejection of her and she still can't work out why he ended the relationship. It is a difficult time for everyone but Steve is so lost in the depression he isn't really thinking about the effect he is having on the others." The storyline is due to come to a head in the mini bus crash stunt at the start of next year: "We have already started to film it and it is looking fantastic. This is the turning point for Steve and it is very cleverly done. The stunt is great, it is being filmed across 3 weeks and there is a real buzz about it."