Eva informs Leanne and when Leanne tries to talk to Simon further about it, Simon storms out. Coronation Street Producer Iain MacLeod said of the storyline when it begun: 'Overall, Max's story is one about the grooming of a vulnerable teenager at a point where he's feeling most alienated and disenfranchised. View our online Press Pack. Evil Stephen Reid struggles with his emotions as he is seen trying to dispose of the body of his latest victim. He played evil Jez Quigley on the soap. The young actor,who plays troubled teen Simon Barlow on the ITV soap, and his girlfriend Levi Selby, 16, welcomed a baby girl named Lydia-Rose on Sunday, with the new mum sharing a photo of their daughter on Facebook. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Can't wait to start my life with her', Levi had taken to her Facebook accountwith a picture of her recent ultrasound alongside the caption: 'Me and my little girl from now on!! Simon confides in Tina about the happy slapping attack, which later leads to Faye and Grace being questioned by the police. Simon ignores a text from Leanne, which makes Leanne believe she has lost Simon. He then raced to the airport and caught up with them to try and stop Lucy from boarding the plane however Peters father, Ken Barlow (William Roache) stopped him from trying to take Simon knowing that Lucy would tell the police about his bigamy. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Awards and nominations 5 References 6 External links Early life [ edit] Alex Bain was born in 2001 to Debra and Paul Bain. This article about an English television actor is a stub. When a pregnant Sinead Tinker becomes ill, Carla takes her to her husband and Kens son Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard), leaving Simon unattended. Later, Simon apologises to Leanne and she apologises to him for what he's been through, but she warns him he can't do what he did again, no matter how angry he gets. Peter takes Simon to Underworld to protect him, and he stays with Carla. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? He kicks her leg and it causes a severe bleed in August 2015. Can't wait to start my life with her. The character was originally played by twins, Jake and Oscar Hartley, on his birth in 2003. They take him to visit Nick. 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. I hoped. He is thought to have been in a relationship with Levi since April last year, when they first announced their romance on Facebook. US authorities have lost control of the southern border to Mexican drug lords who smuggle humans and Heiress to Carhartt clothing fortune - who died in December aged 97 - was scammed out of $21MILLION by ChatGPT goes woke! After Nick is discharged from hospital, he gets into confusion and picks Simon up from school early, without anyone knowing. He warns Nick that if Simon and Leanne give evidence against Harvey, he would harm Sam. Tyler is later reported to the police. He isnt keeping it a secret. 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. Peter resigned himself to the fact that he would never know Simon and left Weatherfield soon after. 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. Simon tells Toyah that he knows about the deal and blackmails her. Meanwhile on Corrie, Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw on the show, opened up about how she had to rush her last scenes before she had to make a dash to take part in this years Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! During last Friday's episode (February 5),. The TV regulator said that the 139 complaints 'related to the racial violence storyline'. The new dad has had a busy year, having sat his GCSEs this summer. He later reveals that he is leaving to live in Portsmouth and makes peace with Simon before leaving in November 2014. One wrote: 'I can't watch Corrie any more. It's been quite interesting to see a different side of Leanne as well. 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 young actor has won awards for his portrayal of the schoolboy over the years. [4] A source said that "The Barlows are going to be central to Coronation Street in the run up to Christmas. Simon is expelled from school and placed in a pupil referral unit, which angers Peter and Leanne. 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. Simon's mobile phone is confiscated by his teacher, but Peter gets it back and smashes it. I've got their support behind me, which is a lovely thing. No one cares after about five minutes.". It has been revealed that Coronation Street will write Simon Gregsons real life injury into the soap. In December 2016, Simon witnesses Peter kissing Leannes stepsister, Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor), with his new drone. Will Mellor had been cast as Jacob's boss Harvey. Amy tries to reassure him, but he finds a message on Leanne's phone confirming a doctor's appointment. Leanne has to take Simon home and the family agree to get Simon help. When Amy annoys Simon with her violin, he tries to take it from her. 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. It has been revealed that Coronation Street will write Simon Gregson's real life injury into the soap. Leanne takes Simon home and tries discussing issues, but he walks out. In September 2015, when Leanne and Simon argue again, Simon pushes Leanne against a table and she is later found unconscious by Dev and Mary and is taken to hospital, with Zeedan accompanying her. Leanne arranges for both her and Simon to see a counsellor, with Roberts support. 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. In June 2014, Carla's brother, Rob Donovan, (Marc Baylis) confronts Tina and attacks her in her own home, leading to an argument on the balcony of her flat. Coronation Street star Alex Bain has spoken about his character Simon Barlow's huge new storyline which sees him drawn into the dark world of drugs. Peter and Toyah find out from the children that Simon had the cigarette. After not responding to the interview, he is discharged as there was no evidence because of this. Peter tells Dev and Sunita the facts, clearing Claire's name. 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. The extremist ideology of Max's girlfriend Lauren, has also influenced him to become worse in his racist ways. Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and streams on the ITV Hub. This was because of a storyline they had previously been involved in that saw both Simon and Leanne deal drugs. Earlier this week, she shared a picture of an ultrasound scan, hinting in the caption that the couple had gone their separate ways. "I think they were quite surprised when they heard that I was going to do it. '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. He confides in Peter about what he heard and decides to stay with him in the Rovers, devastating Leanne. Deals and discounts in Tech & Electronics you dont want to miss. Simon has been pulled into the dangerous world of drugs. [4] His first major role was starring in the BBC drama Sunshine,[5] before moving to the role of Simon Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street, a role which he has played since 2008. Related: Coronation Street's Summer makes big decision after Billy stages intervention. 5 Nov 2022 Coronation Street spoilers follow. I was ready because I was wanting to set myself up as an actor. MailOnline has contacted a Coronation Street representative for comment. Maddie Heath (Amy James-Kelly) begins to babysit Simon and he also shares a bond with Deirdre's dog, Eccles. [6] The same article pointed out that Simon "has learned to be resourcefulhe has survived a fire, a kidnapping, and has gone missing in Blackpool from where he managed to make his way back to Weatherfield." CORONATION STREET'S Simon Barlow star Alex Bain appears to have split from his pregnant girlfriend after she spoke out on Facebook. 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). Coronation Street continues on Wednesday night on ITV at 7.30pm. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Simon refuses to go home with Leanne and decides to stay with Ken. The news comes several weeks after Alex was forced to deny splitting from hispregnant girlfriend. Simon revealed the truth about Aadi's injury after Peter questions him about his erratic behaviour. Simon Barlow. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. At home, Leanne tells him she is pregnant. Hope is devastated by a violent death in Coronation Street, Death horror as a stabbing spree rocks Coronation Street, Summers fate confirmed after Mike's kidnap in Coronation Street. She tells Simon that Steve is Olivers father, leaving him ashamed. Simon is devastated and blames Carla. Story: Coronation Street will 'highlight the issue of the grooming of disenfranchised and impressionable young men' in a hard hitting storyline involving Max Turner. After Simon plays a game of football, Leanne says he and some of his friends can come to the Bistro for dinner. She reveals to the police about the incident, leading Simon to get arrested. Simon Gregson "hated" his early 'Coronation Street' fame after he was beaten up and spat at. Angela, who played Emma Watts on the soap from 2000 until 2004, praised the new business as a hidden gem. And the fun-loving soap star raged at bou He isn't keeping it a secret. 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. 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. He attended Walton-le-Dale High School in Preston, Lancashire. When Rob and Tracy go on a week's holiday in Swansea, Amy's father, Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), asks Ken to babysit Amy for the night, the same night that Deirdre had agreed to babysit Simon. 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. On top of that, Jacob sees Simon's vulnerability and he thinks he can use it. Tyler and his friends witness this and try to take Simon. [1] In October 2022 it was announced that the pair have been engaged since October 2021 and only told their parents at Christmastime. His colleague Jacob Hay (Jack James Ryan) grooms him into drug dealing by allowing him to believe that he owed him 2000 after he staged a robbery. ', 'Me and my little girl from now on! Simon begins misbehaving and rebelling. The actor hit back at the claims and admitted he couldn't wait to meet his baby daughter. Simon skips school and when Leanne returns home, she finds Simon in the flat with some friends causing chaos. Simon finds out from Tracy that Peter caused Ken to collapse from a stroke after an argument. "[2], Jane Danson, who plays Leanne Tilsley, said of the storyline in September 2015 that she had doubts when she heard about the domestic abuse plot "It's quite interesting. He invites Max to a Halloween party at his house telling the rest of the gang that he could be useful to their cause. 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. But the way it's been done is quite clever. In September 2014, when Amy thinks that Eccles loves Simon more than she loves her, she tells Tracy that Eccles bit her. 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. Peter announces in the Rovers that Susie is born, leaving Simon frustrated. The 48-year-old actor, who plays Steve McDonald, was forced out of the soap after breaking his leg in six . Prince Harry famously used this beloved Elizabeth Arden cream to soothe his frostbite - but this $28 wonder Now Hamline University says it was a 'misstep' to condemn art history professor for showing image of the Pictured: Four members of the same Tennessee church killed when their Piper Malibu crashed a mile from the Woman, 26, wins $180,000 payout from Minnesota hospital that 'fired' her for being DEAF, after bosses said Can you chew your way to productivity? "So when I was first told about the story, I was excited. Leanne is encouraged by Eva to admit Simon has been hurting her. The 12 lifestyle factors which raise risk of dementia: Experts claim hundreds of thousands of cases could be 'Can you identify a body with broken teeth?' Simon and Jacob race over and apprehend the thief and later, as they bask in their glory, Leannes wounded to see them acting so matey. During last Friday's episode (February 5), Simon was forced to become a drug dealer by newcomer Jacob Hay. Alex Bain (actor) Alexander Anthony Keith Bain (born 25 November 2001) is an English actor. He's never really had people or friends who are close to him as much he wants. Scenes airing next week will see Amy Barlow have her drink spiked. I was all for it. ', Similarly, another said: 'Sorry #Corrie I'm out. Along with Leanne and Steves mother Liz McDonald (Beverly Callard), he is held hostage by Lizs boyfriend Dan Jones, and discovers Leannes past prostitution from Dan. 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A source told The Sun: "Simon's been spotted helping out on a few occasions.". He becomes angry and when Leanne tries to talk to him about it, he hits her broken wrist. Simon now believes he owes Jacob 1,000 and will have to work for him to pay off the debt. "Somebody who listened to his problems, somebody who he could talk to about anything, no matter what it is, no matter how silly he thinks it is. 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. 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