Kevin Webster has stayed a familiar face on Coronation Street for decades, but recent episodes have sparked fresh concern among viewers. Fans believe Michael Le Vell looks noticeably different on screen lately, and the conversation has picked up online again as people question whether the actor might be dealing with health issues behind the scenes.
Coronation Street Fans Question If Michael Le Vell Looks Unwell On Screen
A new Reddit thread has reignited worry after viewers noticed Michael appearing frail, shaky, and worn out in recent scenes. Many fans don’t think it’s simply ageing, especially since some claim they’ve watched him decline over time rather than change gradually. Several comments also pointed out that he sometimes seems to struggle getting his words out, which has made viewers wonder if something deeper is going on. Alcohol speculation came up repeatedly, largely because some viewers felt they recognised the signs.
A fan even said he has “the look of an alcoholic,” adding they’ve seen the same appearance in many people before. Others echoed that point and claimed they had raised the same concern months ago, believing he may need help with an alcohol addiction.
One comment added a more specific claim, saying someone told them Michael regularly goes to a pub nearby and spends a lot of time there. Another viewer supported that idea by saying they’d heard similar things years ago and felt he might have fallen back into old habits.
Viewers Debate Privacy While Others Share A More Hopeful Update
Not everyone supported the speculation, and a few fans pushed back strongly. One viewer argued people shouldn’t discuss an actor’s health or appearance when nobody actually knows the truth. They added that ageing happens, and people can appear older than their actual age without being seriously ill.
Others disagreed and argued the concern didn’t come out of nowhere. One person insisted it wasn’t random gossip because Michael previously admitted he drank “7 or 8 pints every night” and struggled with cocaine addiction.
A previous Reddit thread from around six months ago showed the same worries had already been building for a while. Viewers described him as frail and shaky for a long time and said he looked very different compared to 10 years ago. People also brought up his addictions again. Plus the fact he was written out of the show during the trial period, suggesting that era changed him permanently. That older discussion also pulled in personal details, including claims about infidelity and a marriage breakdown.
One viewer called it ironic that he had once threatened to quit Coronation Street if Kevin left Sally during her cancer storyline. Yet, he allegedly cheated on his own wife in real life later on. A more reassuring comment did appear in the newer thread, offering a different angle. One fan said they read a recent interview where Michael sounded relieved after signing a new contract. Besides, they described his home life with his fiancée, three Yorkies, two Siamese cats, and two horses as fun. Now, fans can only hope Michael Le Vell is doing alright. Until he addresses it himself, the truth stays out of reach. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.