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Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews clashes with Simon Gregson’s wife over personalised messages

Sally Ann made her views quite clear

Coronation street actress Sally Ann Matthew has clashed with her co-star Simon Gregson’s wife over personalised messages to fans.

Sally, who plays Jenny Connor on the ITV soap, was recently on Twitter speaking to fans about how they could go about getting a free autograph from their favourite Corrie stars.

She stated how fans shouldn’t have to pay for autographs or videos from the soap stars.

In a tweet she wrote: “Write to us at Trafford Wharf Road. We do them for free! You should never pay for an autograph (or a video message come to that) x.”

But Simon’s wife Emma took this as a dig at her husband, who regularly sells personalised messages for £30.

In a now deleted tweet, Emma responded saying: “Wow! Nothing like sticking together with your work colleagues.”

Coronation Street: Fans support Sally Ann Matthews

However Sally’s followers agreed with her. One wrote: “Thanks Sally, shame they’re not all like you.”

Sally doesn’t think fans should have to pay for messages and autographs (Credit: SplashNews.com)

A second said: “Cheers Sal. That’s so kind.”

Another added: “Good on ya Sal.”

Entertainment Daily contacted Corrie reps who declined to comment.

Coronation Street: Charging for messages

Simon, who plays Steve McDonald in Corrie, isn’t the only soap star to sell personalised messages.

Earlier this year former Corrie actress Katie McGlynn, who played Sinead Osbourne, also sold video messages through the website Cameo.

Simon is well-known for playing Steve in Coronation Street (Credit: ITV)

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The actress was charging £100 a pop, however the funds were going towards charity Mummy’s Star, which Katie is a patron of.

Other stars who have been known to provide videos include Chris Gascoyne, who pays Peter Barlow and Charlie Lawson, who plays Simon’s on-screen dad Jim McDonald.

Coronation Street: Sally’s storyline

While Sally Ann may be caught up in a bit of drama in real life, her alter ego will also find herself getting caught up in some issues next week.

After months away and suspicious behaviour, Jenny’s husband Johnny finally returns home from France.

Johnny is back! (Credit: ITV)

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Johnny tries to assure his wife that he needed time alone and that it won’t happen again. But Scott tells Johnny it’s about time they have a proper chat. He leads him into the back room with trepidation.

What’s going on between Johnny and Scott?

Would you pay for a personalised message from your favourite star? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think!


Charlotte Rodrigues
Soap Contributor
Charlotte Rodrigues joined Entertainment Daily in April 2018, as Audience Engagement Executive. A huge soap fan, Charlotte then became Senior Soap Writer, delivering the latest storylines and spoilers to our followers.