Coronation Street's Simon Gregson has hit back at viewers who speculated he had a hair transplant after wearing a cap in one episode of the ITV soap.
The Steve McDonald actor shut down the rumours following Monday (April 24) night's visit to the Cobbles.
Viewers of the ITV soap watched on as the dad supported his daughter Amy Barlow after she stood up to her rapist Aaron Sandiford at her first party since she was attacked.
Despite the intense scenes, many were left distracted by the actor's accessory.
During the hour-long episode, the soap star was seen wearing a black baseball hat whilst inside and outdoors.
It pushed some fans to speculate if Simon had undergone a hair transplant or had a dodgy haircut.
Now, the former I’m A Celebrity campmate has taken to social media to dispel any rumours.
Sharing a snap of himself wearing a white hoodie and a matching white baseball hat, he humoured fans on their cheeky comments.
He captioned the post: “To those who think I've had a hair transplant coz I’m in a hat, I'm also in a hoodie with no boob job. People are strange.”
It didn’t take long before his famous friends and adoring fans flooded to the comments to poke fun at him further.
The actor’s co-star Alan Halsall, who plays the role of Tyrone Dobbs, replied: “What’s wrong with a hair transplant ?? Asking for a friend [shifty eyes emoji, two cry-laughing emojis].”
TV personality Ian Lawman chimed in on the joke, adding: “So why are you wearing trousers then? [cry-laughing emojis].”
One fan said: “Better not wear your sunglasses in case people think you had new eyes implanted [cry-laughing emoji].”
Another quipped: “I won’t lie, I could imagine Steve having a hair transplant [cry-laughing emoji] @coronationstreet.”
The unusual appearance also led to fans branding him "Poundland Eminem" because of his baseball cap.
One viewer said: "How different does Steve look in that hat?" While another asked: "#Corrie Why has Steve got a hat on indoors?"
Steve, played by Simon, 48, is one of the show's longest serving characters having made his debut on the cobbles in 1989.
He first rocked up in Weatherfield with his mum Liz, dad Jim and twin brother Andy.
The former tearaway has had his fair share of dodgy dealings, but has become more of a comedic character over the years.
Throughout his career, Simon has received 17 awards for comedy and performance, plus a Legends of Industry Award.
The actor returned to Corrie last year having taken time off after breaking his leg.
Off-screen, the actor is married to former Hollyoaks actress Emma Gleave and they have three boys together - Alfie, Henry, and Teddy.
