Harvey will arrive on the cobbles next month and will pile the pressure and threats on Simon as he continues to face more danger. However, the insider implied it was a distraction from the GCSE Alex was studying for at his school in Lancashire. Carla orders Peter a boat as a surprise, and Peter decides to plan a holiday with Simon to travel on the boat. Its all gunna be okay,(sic) another wrote. Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has opened up about a violent exchange between Steve McDonald and Jacob Hay on the soap. 'I know it goes on but it's genuinely awful! When Toyah returns with Susie, Peter asks her to marry him, which Simon is not happy about. She's been the one constant, so she'll never give up on him. Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby has admitted that the decisions of her character, Summer Spellman, has left some viewers feeling "mixed." Search Latest News Simon confides in Tina about the happy slapping attack, which later leads to Faye and Grace being questioned by the police. Tyler threatens Simon into pretending to be the babys father by pinning him against the wall and telling him he is too afraid of getting hurt by him. Is humanity doomed? 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 . Simon gives Carla a frosty reception when she moves in, insisting that he wants Leanne back and spends as much time as he could at Ken and Deirdre's house. When they proposed this storyline, I was a bit concerned because I thought historically, as we've seen, Leanne's quite a strong character. He is caught stealing some supplies by Dev and Mary Taylor and is taken home by Leanne. 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. An article published to The Independent opined that it was "a line that sums up the sweet-and-sour storylines that have kept Coronation Street going for nigh on half a century: 50 years of chocolate milk and nightmares". Dont waste any sleep over it cuz its not worth the stress the baby can feel what youre feeling and she doesnt deserve it, neither do you. Coronation Street is a British soap opera first broadcast on 9 December 1960. After Tyler poisons Eccles, Simon leaves with Ken to stay in Cornwall, as Toyah offered. Nick returns and when Leanne recovers and is discharged, she finds out that Simon encouraged Nick to stay in Weatherfield as he had told him that Leanne still loves him. MailOnline has contacted a Coronation Street representative for comment. 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. They just kind of spoke about it. But he used the information provided in the film to defend her actions. 'He's feeling alienated and disenfranchised': Coronation 'Get me back on holiday!' Leanne arranges for Simon to live with Ken and when Leanne drops Simon at Ken's, Simon tells Leanne that if she walks away, he will never speak to her again, but Leanne leaves him. Simon is thrilled when Peter and Leanne renew their vows in February 2011. Because if I slip it's back to square one, he added. In June 2015, when Leanne asks Simon to do a simple job while sorting out Kal's belongings with Kal's children, Alya (Sair Khan) and Zeedan (Qasim Akhtar), Simon refuses. He was beaten, forced into a dress and then had lipstick forced over his face. Leanne takes Simon to the Barlows house and when asked about the bruise, Leanne lies that it was caused by a cupboard door. Simon had to change his surname when he wanted to join the actors'. 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. The Coronation Street star was spoken to in the back of a . In October 2018, Leanne is rushed to hospital after being struck by a car and is left in critical condition, sustaining major injuries. Starting a family: The news comes several weeks after Alex was forced to deny splitting from his pregnant girlfriend (pictured), The soap star took to Facebook at the time and wrote: 'Im still with my girlfriend, and cant wait to have my own little family!'. 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). After talking with Simon, Peter makes up with him. During last Friday's episode (February 5), Simon was forced to become a drug dealer by newcomer Jacob Hay. Simon was born in July 2003, which would make him 17-years-old. Levi announced her pregnancy on the social media site earlier this year, uploading a snap of a scan. Excitement: Levi delightedly announced her pregnancy on social media with a picture of a recent ultrasound and revealed she was due in December, Screen career: Alex has become a regular on Corrie, since joining the soap a decade ago, A source close to Alex toldThe Sunat the time: 'Alex has been telling everyone he's going to be a father. Griff steps in and threatens to teach the bullies a lesson and in doing so wins Max's trust. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. I can't give much away, but there is at least one other major trauma that Simon is going to have to go through. By Olivia Wheeler and Natasha Patel For Mailonline, Published: 21:54 GMT, 3 December 2018 | Updated: 12:35 GMT, 4 December 2018. When Leanne confronts Simon, he makes cruel remakes about her infertility and Leanne almost hits him. ), Now Hamline University says it was a 'misstep' to fire art history professor for showing image of the Prophet Muhammad and admits it only called her 'Islamophobic' to appease Muslim students, PICTURED: Four members of the same Tennessee church who were killed when their Piper Malibu crashed a mile from the airport in foggy weather, Woman, 26, wins $180,000 payout from Minnesota hospital that 'fired' her for being DEAF, after bosses said COVID masking rules meant she wouldn't be able to lip-read, Can you chew your way to productivity? He agrees at first, but Rob, wanting Peter to plead guilty, asks Simon if he would like to go to Chester Zoo, with him, his fiance and Ken's daughter Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) and her daughter Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney). At home, Leanne tells him she is pregnant. It's been really great to play out, because they've pretty much done it in real time. In April 2018, Simon steals money from Toyah's purse and overhears a pregnant Eva and Toyah's deal about wanting Eva's baby. Prosecutors reveal murder suspect Brian Walshe's list of Google searches including 'dismembering body with a hacksaw', 'cleaning up blood' and 'inheritance' - as he pleads not guilty to killing wife Ana, Polar bear kills woman and boy in remote Alaska village: Man fatally shot bear as it attacked victims, Why your workouts AREN'T working out! Scenes airing next week will see Amy Barlow have her drink spiked. Jacob was told by Harvey to get Simon on side. Nick leaves Weatherfield in June 2017 and sells the flat, so Simon moves in with Peter and Toyah whilst Leanne and Oliver move in with Steve. 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Evil Stephen Reid struggles with his emotions as he is seen trying to dispose of the body of his latest victim. In May 2018, it was reported that Alex was due to become a father with his then girlfriend, whom he was in a relationship with from April 2017 to May 2019. So my priority has been getting my proper work done before I headed out," she told Mirror. Alexander Anthony Keith Bain (born 25 November 2001) is an English actor. 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. At the time, a source told The Sun, GCSE student Alex had been telling everyone he was going to be a dad for the first time. By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline. 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. ', New father: Coronation Street's Alex Bain, 17, has become a dad, welcoming a baby girl named Lydia-Rose on Sunday with his girlfriend Levi Selby, 16. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. I was all for it. Fans of Coronation Street have slammed its 'disgusting' racism storyline where a young Max Turner is being radicalised by Griff Reynolds. The next day, Leanne and Simon go to France to visit Leanne's grandmother Gloria Price (Sue Johnston) to forget about recent events. 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. She runs back to the car and plans to marry Nick but before she can say "I do", Eva proclaims what Leanne had done that morning and Nick refuses to go through with the wedding. Were going to explore how that impacts on his relationship with Leanne, and we're going to touch on this issue of domestic violence from a child against a parent. 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). The close-knit family will be put under extreme strain and viewers will be left wondering if they can get through the turmoil. She also revealed her due date, writing: 8th December, alongside a baby emoji and pink and blue hearts. "Alex has been telling everyone hes going to be a father, the insider revealed. Deirdre, unable to cope with Amy's behaviour, sends her back to the Rovers, much to Simon's delight. Simon hurts Kyle and Leanne is horrified when Simon tells Zeedan he believes Kyle deserved it. She tells Simon that Steve is Olivers father, leaving him ashamed. Shop the best selection of deals on Fitness now. 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He is devastated to find Peter on his death-bed, but relieved when Peter pulled through; his severe injuries left Peter temporarily unable to walk. Simon's behaviour and attitude towards Leanne worsens. He becomes angry and when Leanne tries to talk to him about it, he hits her broken wrist. Published: 04:08 EST, 24 November 2022 | Updated: 04:35 EST, 24 November 2022. By Minnie Wright 14:15, Thu, Jul 19, 2018 | UPDATED: 14:24 . 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. Now it's been revealed he's been helping out with occasional shifts with his new-found spare time. Peter takes Simon to Underworld to protect him, and he stays with Carla. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. CORONATION STREET'S Simon Barlow star Alex Bain appears to have split from his pregnant girlfriend after she spoke out on Facebook. Jennifer had their first . [1] Both characters' returns saw them slowly develop a father-son relationship. Simon is annoyed when Peter and Nick argue. Published: 05:32 EST . Simon agreed to move on from their dark past. 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. Leanne is furious about Carla leaving Simon and warns Carla as Simon has refused to go to court for the incident from Tyler. Amy tries to reassure him, but he finds a message on Leanne's phone confirming a doctor's appointment. 'The story will encompass the 'traditional' recruitment techniques of extremists groups, and we'll see Max befriended in person by older, mentor-like figures that will give him a sense of loyalty and brotherhood. 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