Alexander Anthony Keith Bain (born 25 November 2001) is an English actor. Related: Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston collects MBE at Buckingham Palace, When asked if his character would soon be sporting a cast, he responded: Yeah, they've written it in. Coronation Street spoilers: Peter Barlow set for SHOCK new romance? Its only happened to one other person at his school in recent years so it is pretty shocking.. Simon refuses to go home with Leanne and decides to stay with Ken. Peter announces in the Rovers that Susie is born, leaving Simon frustrated. Now Jacob is settled in Weatherfield, he and Simon agreed to move on from their dark past. Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Alex asking for comment. Is it time Harry & Meghan accept Clarkson's apology and move on? In an earlier episode onOctober 28th, viewers saw Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) confront eco activist Griff (Michael Condron) and his mates when he discovers that the band they have invited him to see are playing racist songs. Despite Simon claiming it was an accident, Leanne goes to the police and she is forced to reveal that Simon abused her. The troubled character went on to be adopted by his stepmum, Leanne Battersby, but later turned abusive towards her and she was forced to report him to the police. Levi announced her pregnancy on the social media site earlier this year, uploading a snap of a scan. Simon lives with Leanne and her boyfriend Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) until Peter and Carla return unexpectedly in December 2012, just as they are about to leave for Las Vegas, where Leanne and Nick plan to get married but Simon now refuses to leave as he wants to see Peter, so they stay. He learns Kal has died from Kal's mother, Yasmeen Nazir (Shelley King) and Simon is devastated. In January 2018, Simon tricks Leanne, Eva, and Toyah into giving him money for false reasons to buy headphones to block out the noise made by them all. Coronation Street: Simon Barlow star Alex Bain appears to have split from his pregnant girlfriend, Coronation Street: Simon Barlow star Alex Bain's girlfriend posted on Facebook, Coronation Street: Simon Barlow star Alex Bain's girlfriend Levi confirmed her pregnancy in May, Coronation Street: Simon Barlow star Alex Bain has been on the show since 2008, Coronation Street spoilers: Simon discovers Eva's HUGE baby bombshell, Coronation Street spoiler: Simon Barlow arrested after Flora attack, Coronation Street viewers spot something VERY unusual in opening scene. 15:27, 11 Apr 2022. Luke Strong (Craig Kelly) and Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) break the door down, after Deirdre alerts them as Simon had telephoned her before he passed out due to smoke inhalation. But yeah, I know. Simon finds out from Tracy that Peter caused Ken to collapse from a stroke after an argument. [1] Both characters' returns saw them slowly develop a father-son relationship. This left Leanne fearing for her life. Simon has been pulled into the dangerous world of drugs. Shock news that Alex, who has played Simon Barlow for 10 years after joining Corrie in 2008, was set to become a first time dad with Levi emerged in May. Simon ignores Leanne and walks out and when he comes home, he locks himself in his bedroom. Can't wait to start my life with her. Confrontation: Viewers recent saw Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) confront eco activist Griff (Michael Condron) and his mates when he discovered that the band they have invited him to see are playing racist songs. Fans of Coronation Street have slammed its 'disgusting' racism storyline where a young Max Turner is being radicalised by Griff Reynolds. 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). Simon is impressed and Stella later gets him a Nintendo DS game for his birthday. The source said Alex, who was in the throws of his exams at the time, was probably just aiming to get through his exams so he can concentrate on his acting. On the day of his football match, Simon insists that Leanne doesn't come. The actor, 47, who plays Steve McDonald on the ITV soap was quizzed by . Coronation Street SPOILER! 'I've been an avid fan for years and years but Max being radicalised is a step too far. I've broken my leg. When Max first came in contact with Griff, he was made to feel very isolated - but eventually was asked to join the gang alongside his girlfriend Lauren. 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In August 2010, Simon had a fight with Aadi Alahan (Zennon Ditchett) while playing a game and Aadi hits his head on a table, leading him to be rushed to hospital when he fell unconscious. The young actor has won awards for his portrayal of the schoolboy over the years. In September 2014, when Amy thinks that Eccles loves Simon more than she loves her, she tells Tracy that Eccles bit her. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. But some people have been saying how young he is to be having a baby, they continued. On 30 April, Peter is called into hospital to receive a donor liver. I was ready because I was wanting to set myself up as an actor. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In March 2015, it was announced that the character of Simon would be involved in a domestic abuse, with it being where Simon is the perpetrator and his mother Leanne would be the victim. [7], Bain won the "Best Young Performance" award in the British Soap Awards 2011 for his portrayal of Simon. 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. So yeah, I'm just raring to go now," Cleaver added. 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. But then Coronation . The 48-year-old actor, who plays Steve McDonald, was forced out of the soap after breaking his leg in six places at the start of October. Simon is thrilled when Peter and Leanne renew their vows in February 2011. Simon arrives home from school early and Robert Preston (Tristan Gemmill) talks to Simon in an attempt to understand how he is feeling. He tells Steve about Leanne registering Oliver, leading Steve to see her in the registry office. It's only happened to one other person at his school in recent years so it is pretty shocking,' they said. Simon begins misbehaving and rebelling. Do not sell or share my personal information. Fitness experts reveal the six biggest mistakes people make with their JetBlue flight crashes into empty parked plane at JFK while leaving terminal - five days after near-miss on 'George Santos killed my dog!' In July 2018, as punishment, Simon is offered a job at Roys cafe. This article about an English television actor is a stub. His storylines have included his mother's death, a custody battle between Peter and his maternal grandfather, a custody battle between Peter and Leanne, physically abusing Leanne, and dealing drugs. Is humanity doomed? Wednesday 13 November 1:42pm. However, armed police arrive on the scene and take Harvey into custody. The comments below have been moderated in advance. The new dad has had a busy year, having sat his GCSEs this summer. Its all gunna be okay,(sic) another wrote. The extremist ideology of Max's girlfriend Lauren, has also influenced him to become worse in his racist ways. Leanne and Nick reschedule their marriage for Christmas Day 2012 but after what Peter said on her hen night, Leanne visits Peter and suggests they get back together but Carla has returned and is having none of it! But the 16-year-old character's storyline has been 'a step too far' for many viewers - after Ofcom received 139 complaints about his radicalisation. Levi Selby, 16, was revealed to be expecting her first child with the ITV soap star, also 16, back in May. He plays Simon Barlow in Coronation Street, a role he has portrayed since 2008. In August 2013, Simon is upset when Peter and Carla tell him that Nick is in hospital, after a car accident that left him in a coma and sustaining brain injuries. And now hes having a baby, they added. MailOnline has contacted a Coronation Street representative for comment. By Olivia Wheeler and Natasha Patel For Mailonline, Published: 21:54 GMT, 3 December 2018 | Updated: 12:35 GMT, 4 December 2018. In June 2011, Simon meets Stella Price (Michelle Collins), her boyfriend Karl Munro (John Michie) and her daughter Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley). Counting calories IS king when it comes to losing weight - NOT fasting, study finds. "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. She's been the one constant, so she'll never give up on him. Learning that he had a grandson, Peter is surprised to meet Lucy's father, George Wilson (Anthony Valentine) in November 2009. Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has opened up about a violent exchange between Steve McDonald and Jacob Hay on the soap. Alex has played Simon on Coronation Street since 2008. When everyone finds out about the suicide of Susie's father Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward), Peter tells Simon about opening up to people, which a tearful Eva overhears. He attended Walton-le-Dale High School in Preston, Lancashire. Simon is almost kidnapped by two of Tylers friends, but is saved by Carlas half-sister Kate Connor. [1] In October 2022 it was announced that the pair have been engaged since October 2021 and only told their parents at Christmastime. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Steve has been spotted helping out at the tearooms, His wife Emma took over the business in October, Simon got a visit from his former Corrie co-star Angela, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Horrible:Fans of Coronation Street have slammed its 'disgusting' racism storyline where a young Max Turner is being radicalised by Griff Reynolds. Simon takes a set of tickets, forcing Leanne to buy more and he secretly phones Nick and Leanne admits she loves him. Simon befriends Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) and Grace Piper (Ella-Grace Gregoire), and they get him to shoplift at Devs shop. I'm out. He is thought to have been in a relationship with Levi since April last year, when they first announced their romance on Facebook. Simon is thrilled when Leanne and Nick decide to move in together and when Nick says he is the father of Leanne's baby. Peter had been given custody of his son after his mother Lucy (Katy Carmichael) was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In October 2014, Rob takes Simon to visit Tinas grace and Simon is upset, believing that Peter killed Tina. 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When a pregnant Sinead Tinker becomes ill, Carla takes her to her husband and Kens son Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard), leaving Simon unattended. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Will Mellor had been cast as Jacob's boss Harvey. In February 2017, Leanne gives birth to a son Oliver. 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Simon agreed to move on from their dark past. This Max storyline is not for me at all, Summer is boring beyond words & there's just nothing making me want to watch anymore. While Peter and Leanne are proud that Simon travelled all that way alone, they made sure he knew that was very wrong. [2] 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. "Alex has been telling everyone hes going to be a father, the insider revealed. While visiting Ken in hospital, he is angry when Peter joins and Ken loses his temper at Simon. Simon is devastated when Blanche died in May 2010. Peter, however, does everything he can to make Simon spend more time with Carla, in the hope that Simon will warm to her. 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. 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