Express. Coronation Street actor Alex Bain, who plays Simon Barlow in the ITV soap, is set to become a dad at the age of 16 with his girlfriend Levi Selby, also 16.Levi took to Facebook to share a picture . Its hard to tell if hes happy about it or not but hes definitely not ashamed of it. In revenge, Lucy tricked Peter into thinking they had a future together by moving Spain for a fresh start, then, in front of pub regulars, announced she and Simon were emigrating to Australia to get away from Peter. [1] Both characters' returns saw them slowly develop a father-son relationship. They just want to shout it from the rooftops. I was ready because I was wanting to set myself up as an actor. Wednesday 13 November 1:42pm. At the police station, with Peters support, he reveals that Tyler got him into the two robberies. When Toyah returns with Susie, Peter asks her to marry him, which Simon is not happy about. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. 15:27, 11 Apr 2022. When Carla catches Simon with the gang and confronts them, she takes Simon to the Underworld factory. She reveals to the police about the incident, leading Simon to get arrested. Leanne takes Simon home and tries discussing issues, but he walks out. The teen revealed that she was due December 8 and received dozens of congratulations comments in reply. The Steve McDonald actor recently revealed that he'd broken his leg in six different places, and the aftermath of his painful injury will soon be seen on screen. Peter is awarded custody of Simon when Lucy dies from ovarian cancer in October 2008 and they move in with Ken, his wife Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) and her mother Blanche Hunt (Maggie Jones). Peter tells Dev and Sunita the facts, clearing Claire's name. Simon tells Leanne that he thinks that Toyah is having an affair and that she has rented a cottage. However, in July 2012, Peter allows Simon to go and live with Leanne, and Peter and Carla leave the country as Peter took an opportunity to sail a yacht from Southampton down to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. It's only happened to one other person at his school in recent years so it is pretty shocking,' they said. In August 2016, Leanne decides to move to Liverpool with Simon. Steve and Tracy initially believe that Simon is the culprit upon finding a series of text messages where Simon appears overly concerned for Amy's well-being. Simon finds out that Toyah has rented a cottage for Eva. CORONATION Street star Simon Gregson looked very cool as he took his 50,000 Ford Mustang for a spin today. He kicks her leg and it causes a severe bleed in August 2015. I was all for it. Rob reveals to Simon that he didnt kill Tina. The actress, who most recently appeared in Hollyoaks, also shared her joy at reuniting with Simon as she supported him and Emmas new venture. She is best known for portraying the roles of Fiona Middleton in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (1992-1998, 2019), Kim Campbell in the BBC One school-based drama series Waterloo Road (2006-2007, 2009-2010, 2023-present), and DS Lizzie Maddox in the final two series of ITV's detective drama series Lewis (2014-2015). Leanne is encouraged by Eva to admit Simon has been hurting her. Simon changes his mind about going to court. Simon stays with Ken, Deirdre and Blanche until Peter agrees to stop drinking, but in March 2009, Peter passes out with a lit cigarette in his hand, and the flat caught fire. It's Mr (coffee) Bean! Will Mellor had been cast as Jacob's boss Harvey. It's come from character, as Simon is a child who has obviously been through a very difficult few years with the death of his mother, his dads alcoholism and then being passed around by the adults in his life. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Alex has played Simon on Coronation Street since 2008. The actor hit back at the claims and admitted he couldn't wait to meet his baby daughter. When he returns in August 2018, he receives negative text messages from Tyler, who stalks him. 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Scenes airing next week will see Amy Barlow have her drink spiked. Drivers could only need an MOT every two years under new government plans to save owners money - despite How much will YOUR broadband go up in price? Simon was born in July 2003, which would make him 17-years-old. "I feel honoured to be trusted with such a big storyline, because they could have given this storyline to so many talented actors, and I feel honoured that they chose to give it to me. One wrote: 'I can't watch Corrie any more. He was beaten, forced into a dress and then had lipstick forced over his face. He isnt keeping it a secret. [3]After finishing there, he went on to train in Musical Theatre and Dance for 2 years at Shockout Arts in Manchester. 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When Leanne confronts Simon, he makes cruel remakes about her infertility and Leanne almost hits him. More info. Simon begins misbehaving and rebelling. He just wants to have that closeness with friends that he doesn't have.". They havent exactly become the best of friends but next week, as Simon starts his new job at the factory, theyre forced to work together when someone is spotted stealing out of the factory van. They take him to visit Nick. Learning that he had a grandson, Peter is surprised to meet Lucy's father, George Wilson (Anthony Valentine) in November 2009. Banner-waving XR zealots let off smoke flares, pour black paint outside Home Office Farmer, 71, who appeared on BBC documentary This Farming Life is killed by one of his own cows. Amy starts bullying Simon over his attention. He skips his exams before Leanne confronts him. A lonely and vulnerable Max, played by Paddy Bever, is targeted by a gang of extremists ultimately putting his own life and that of his friends and family in danger. Another row leads to a physical altercation on both sides, Leanne pushes Simon away in self-defence, unfortunately, he cuts his arm as he falls to the ground. In March 2018, he hangs around with a group of boys and they mug Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls), who is pushed to the floor by gang member Tyler Jefferies (Will Barnett) and is rushed to hospital. Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Alex asking for comment. This left Leanne fearing for her life. He's never really had people or friends who are close to him as much he wants. Later, he shouts in Leanne's face, pushing her and thus beginning to scare her more. Simon overhears Billy and Peter talk about the attack and when social services are left satisfied with their visit to Summer, Billy and Todd, Simon tells them what Billy did. [1] In October 2022 it was announced that the pair have been engaged since October 2021 and only told their parents at Christmastime. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Simon is born in July 2003 to Lucy Richards (Katy Carmichael), who had already split up with Simon's father Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne). Coronation Street SPOILER! I think the gang filled that void a few years ago. After talking to both Ken and Zeedan about her fears, Leanne decides to report Simon to the police. In February 2021, Simon starts working at For Your Fries Only. On learning that he had married his girlfriend, Shelley Unwin (Sally Lindsay), when they had married first - she told Shelley that her marriage was illegal. When Leanne finds out about Toyah and Peter, and that Eva knew, she disowns them and when they attempt to apologise, Simon warns them Leanne's blood pressure is too high. Simon is devastated when Blanche died in May 2010. He plays Simon Barlow in Coronation Street, a role he has portrayed since 2008. The following day, the police visit Simon and Simon is taken to the station with Ken. "[5], An article discussing young child actors published to The Guardian claimed that Bain's performance as a child actor in the role of Simon "seems to be the nation's favourite". Jeremy Hunt is mocked over toe-curling 'inflation explainer' video by ordering Aldi and Lidl shoppers face highest inflation hikes: Cost of basic groceries rise by more than 20% at the Is inflation FINALLY on the way down? Read More: Coronation Street's Alex. Peter and Leanne find out about Toyah's stolen money and accuse Simon. But then Coronation . Simon revealed the truth about Aadi's injury after Peter questions him about his erratic behaviour. In March 2017, when Ken is found unconscious at the bottom of the stairs, the police believe he was pushed and the family are made suspects. CORONATION Street star Alex Bain has found love again after splitting with the mother of his baby daughter last year. Revealed: Met rapist David Carrick sent selfies posing with his gun to random woman as detectives probe Ex-Cabinet minister George Eustice becomes the latest Tory MP to announce they will stand down at next Six people die, including three children, when their throats are sliced by KITE STRINGS at Indian festival. Leanne and Peter are pleased that Simon is behaving well and see him looking after Hope Stape (Isabella Flanagan) and Ruby Dobbs (Macy Alabi) after the couple, Ruby's father Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and Hope's mother Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) row. Alex Bain was born in 2001 to Debra and Paul Bain. [4] A source said that "The Barlows are going to be central to Coronation Street in the run up to Christmas. However, the insider implied it was a distraction from the GCSE Alex was studying for at his school in Lancashire. Peter and Leanne take him to the police station, after discovering this. The actor, who plays Simon Barlow, became a father to daughter Lydia-Rose. Simon is offered an IT job at Underworld. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. When he is about to tell Leanne about the affair, Simon finds out that Leanne is hospital, due to a migraine from Peter and Toyah. Peter buys the local bookmaker's shop and moves in there with Simon. Alex and Levi had been dating since April 2017, despite attending separate schools, and were recently plagued by split rumours. Its all gunna be okay,(sic) another wrote. Stella is revealed to be Leanne's biological mother at Leanne's 30th birthday in July 2011. [2] He was always into the performing arts, and attended dance, drama and musical theatre lessons from a young age. When asked about where the story is going, Alex said Simon is "going to get too deep into things that he doesn't even know exist. It's not just been two weeks of a storyline, they've played it out and we continue to play it out with what we're filming at the moment. Simon overhears Nick informing Leanne of Peters surgery, and he runs off to see his dad. I can't give much away, but there is at least one other major trauma that Simon is going to have to go through. So my priority has been getting my proper work done before I headed out," she told Mirror. ': Levi had taken to her Facebook account with a picture of her recent ultrasound alongside the caption, 'Me and my little girl from now on!! "Blackburn Coronation Street actor wins top soap award", "Coronation Street teen actor Alex Bain to become a dad at 16", "Corrie star Alex treads the boards at Walton-le-Dale", "Where have you seen little Simon Barlow Before? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He warns Nick that if Simon and Leanne give evidence against Harvey, he would harm Sam. In December 2016, Simon witnesses Peter kissing Leannes stepsister, Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor), with his new drone. Earlier this week, Coronation Street confirmed that former Hollyoaks actor Will Mellor had been cast as Jacob's boss Harvey. He is thought to have been in a relationship with Levi since April last year, when they first announced their romance on Facebook. It was done in six places, he explained his situation (via Mirror). 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This is all about my character's struggles'. Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV. 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These are the best Fashion deals youll find online. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Tyler is charged and loses his temper at Simon, pinning him against the wall and scraping his hand on it. Toyah lies to Peter and Leanne that Simon has been helping her so they would not find out that Tyler and Simon have been joyriding. [11]. Griff steps in and threatens to teach the bullies a lesson and in doing so wins Max's trust. In July 2016, after noticing Leanne has been feeling unwell, Simon confides in Amy about his fears that Leanne has cancer. When Simon returns in November 2015, his behaviour hasn't improved and he tells Eva about his time in Portsmouth and that Peter was too busy with his girlfriend. Simon refuses to go home with Leanne and decides to stay with Ken. Simon is expelled from school and placed in a pupil referral unit, which angers Peter and Leanne. 'I know it goes on but it's genuinely awful! After Tyler poisons Eccles, Simon leaves with Ken to stay in Cornwall, as Toyah offered. Horrible:Fans of Coronation Street have slammed its 'disgusting' racism storyline where a young Max Turner is being radicalised by Griff Reynolds. The actor hasnt actually been seen on the ITV soap for a while because his character is currently sunning it up in Spain. Related: Coronation Street's Summer makes big decision after Billy stages intervention. Coronation Street continues on Wednesday night on ITV at 7.30pm. In February 2019, Simon becomes involved in a boat fire. "[6], When the character of Simon ran away while in Blackpool and later returned on his own to his father Peter's doorstep, he said "Ah've been on two trains and a bendy busNightmare. I've been trying to get the scenes filmed that they needed filming at work before I came out here. Leanne arranges for both her and Simon to see a counsellor, with Roberts support. 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