Gassy Simon Gregson can't stop passing wind during lockdown

Simon Gregson can\'t stop farting during lockdown.

The \'Coronation Street\' actor admitted he\'s been passing gas in a "long tuneful manner" during the coronavirus pandemic, and he took to social media to see if any of his followers have been more gassy than usual.

He joked: "Anyone else experiencing very high volumes of farts long tuneful ones very regular. Is it a lockdown phenomenon (sic)"

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Based on the responses to his tweet, it seems the soap star - who has played Steve McDonald on the cobbles since 1989 - isn\'t alone as many of his fans took the opportunity to make their own windy confessions.

One very honest follower wrote: "Mine are both the loudest ever and have a lingering aroma of death & despair."

Another helpfully added: "Just blame it on the dogs"

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Simon\'s \'Corrie\' co-star Joe Duttine - who plays Tim Metcalfe on the ITV show - also got involved as he couldn\'t resist a cheeky dig at his pal.

He quipped: "In your case it\'s got nothing to do with the lock down pal.... (sic)"

Simon seems to be in good spirits after previously revealing he had been battling the coronavirus.

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Last month, he admitted he was "feeling a little better" as he gave his fans an update on social media.

He said at the time: "1st day out of bed today starting to feel a little better after contracting the virus, my main symptom was gastric and still is b****y awful but lucky to not have respiratory. Stay safe everyone x (sic)".

Simon later showed his appreciation for health workers across the UK, as he offered up a 968 Triumph and a 1955 Francis Barnet kestrel 30c on Twitter.

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He wrote: "Dear NHS workers I have two classic projects (car and bike) if you ride or drive and like fettling old machinery there yours.

"Just a little thank you. They need work! But don\'t we all. No delivery for obvs reasons oh and thank you.

"It\'s a 1968 triumph 1300 fwd needs work but she\'s free and I have to say the comfiest car I\'ve ever sat in VAT and tax free. The other is a 1955 1 owner Francis Barnet kestrel 30c again needs work. I\'d like these to go to people on the front line who deserve a gift for their tireless efforts (sic)."