Coronation Street actor Rob Mallard was the victim of some harsh online abuse earlier this year when he appeared to be 'shaking' during an interview with Holly Willoughby and Phillp Schofield on This Morning.
Rob, who plays the role of Daniel Osbourne in the ITV soap, joined his** Coronation Street **co-star Lucy Fallon back in January to discuss what was in store for their characters. But as he was interviewed by Holly and Phillip, Rob appeared to be shaking uncontrollably, leading many viewers to ask why he was so nervous.
Watch the interview below:
After receiving a number of negative comments, with some even asking if he'd been drinking, Rob made the decision to return to the **This Morning **sofa where he revealed a secret health battle.
Admitting he has an essential tremor, Rob revealed he was incredibly 'embarrassed' after his appearance in January.
According to the NHS, an essential tremor is 'uncontrolled shaking movements in parts of your body - most commonly your arms and hands.'
After revealing to Holly and Phillip that he suffered from the tremor mainly in his hands and head, Rob went on to add, "By the time I’m 50 it could well be in the voice box and back of the spine.”
**This Morning **viewers were quick to thank Rob for raising awareness for the condition, with many of them calling him 'brave'.
Revealing Coronation Street bosses are 'great' with him, the 25-year-old confessed he uses a number of props in scenes to hide the side effects of the tremor during filming.
Rob was joined by This Morning's Dr Ranj Singh during his interview, where Dr Ranj listed a number of ways to treat the tremor.
The actor made the decision to open up about his condition as March is National Essential Tremor Awareness Month. Over 10 million, ranging from toddlers to the elderly, are affected by tremors on a daily basis.
Rob first joined Coronation Street as Ken Barlow's youngest son in September 2016. The actor has since been involved in a number of high profile storylines.
You can watch Rob on Coronation Street, weekdays on ITV.
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1 of 25Daisy Wood-Davis and Luke Jerdy
Hollyoaks stars Daisy Wood-Davis (Kim Butterfield) and Luke Jerdy (Jesse Donovan) have been posting a lot of loved up snaps together lately. Status: Dating
2 of 25Sally Carman and Joe Duttine
Coronation Street stars Sally Carman and Joe Duttine are reportedly dating after a string of 'secret dates'. After attending Corrie's summer party together in July, reports suggest the couple are very happy together. Status: Dating
3 of 25Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas Speed
Hollyoaks actors Nadine Mulkerrin (Cleo McQueen) and Rory Douglas Speed (Joel Dexter) took their on-screen romance into real life!Rory popped the question to Nadine in December 2018 - during a trip to Amsterdam! Status: Engaged
4 of 25Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb
Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb - Met on Emmerdale. Status: Married.
5 of 25Charlie Clapham and Stephanie Davis
Charlie Clapham and Stephanie Davis - The Hollyoaks actors dated in 2014. Status: Split.
6 of 25James Sutton and Sammy Winward
James Sutton and Sammy Winward - The Emmerdale co-stars had a brief romance in 2010. Status: Split.
7 of 25Peter Amory and Claire King
Peter Amory and Claire King - The Emmerdale actors were married for 10 years. Status: Divorced.
8 of 25Jennifer James and Lee Boardman
Jennifer James and Lee Boardman - These Coronation Street co-stars married in 2001. Status: Married.
9 of 25Chris Chittell and Lesley Dunlop
Chris Chittell and Lesley Dunlop - These Emmerdale co-stars recently married in Cornwall. Status: Married.
10 of 25Samantha Giles and Peter Amory
Samantha Giles and Peter Amory - Met on Emmerdale. Status: Split.
11 of 25Tina O'Brien and Ryan Thomas
Tina O'Brien and Ryan Thomas - The Coronation Street couple a child together in 2008. Status: Split.
12 of 25Alfie Browne-Sykes and Amanda Clapham
Alfie Browne-Sykes and Amanda Clapham - The Hollyoaks co-stars are reportedly dating. Status: Together.
13 of 25Nicole Barber - Lane and Liam Fox
This Hollyoaks couple were married for 16 years. Status: Separated.
14 of 25Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan
Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan - The Neighbours co-stars split in 1989. Status: Split.
15 of 25Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry
The Emmerdale couple and college sweetheart married in 2003. Status: Married.
16 of 25Alan Halsall and Lucy Jo Hudson
Alan Halsall and Lucy Jo Hudson - The pair married in 2009, but new reports suggest they have now split. Status: Split
17 of 25Emmett J. Scanlan and Claire Cooper
Emmett J. Scanlan and Claire Cooper - These Hollyoaks co-stars tied the knot in January. Status: Married.
18 of 25Nadia Swalha and Marc Bannerman
Nadia Swalha and Marc Bannerman - The EastEnders stars dated for three years. Status: Split.
19 of 25Charlie Clapham and Tamara Wall
Charlie Clapham and Tamara Wall - The Hollyoaks actors previously dated. Status: Split.
20 of 25Anna Passey and Nick Rhys
Anna Passey and Nick Rhys - It's thought these two Hollyoaks stars have been together for over a year. Status: Together.
21 of 25Claire Goose and Jonathan Kerrigan
Claire Goose and Jonathan Kerrigan - These Casualty co-stars dated for several years. Status: Split.
22 of 25Harley Bonner and Ariel Kaplan
Harley Bonner and Ariel Kaplan - Met on Neighbours. Status: Together.
23 of 25Chris Milligan and Jenna Rosenow
Chris Milligan and Jenna Rosenow - Met on Neighbours. Status: Together.
24 of 25Daniel Brocklebank and Rob Mallard
Corrie actors Daniel Brocklebank and Rob Mallard were dating until they ended their romance in July 2017. Status: Split
25 of 25Sophie Porley and Adam Woodward
Hollyoaks actors Sophie Porley (Ellie Nightingale) and Adam Woodward (Brody Hudson) are now dating. Status: Together