When Leanne confronts Simon, he makes cruel remakes about her infertility and Leanne almost hits him. When Amy annoys Simon with her violin, he tries to take it from her. It is witnessed by Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) which leads to his father Nick confronting Simon and telling him that he no longer wants him around Sam. 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. Unknown to Carla or Simon, Peter begins an affair with Tina, which is not revealed until May 2014. At home, Leanne tells him she is pregnant. 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. In December 2010, Peter is in the Joinery bar when it exploded, causing part of the viaduct to collapse and a tram comes off the viaduct, crashing into the Corner Shop and The Kabin: the results of the destruction brought down a power line (plunging the street into darkness in the process), destroyed the post box and set No.13 on fire. Let them eat cake! Peter, at first reluctant to take an active role in raising Simon, changes his mind when he found out that Lucy had left her estate to him, on the condition that he raises Simon. Later, Leanne gets a visit from Tom, who shows them footage of the incident and Leanne realises Simon was telling the truth. SIMON Gregson has taken on a "secret second job" during his break from Coronation Street. This Max storyline is not for me at all, Summer is boring beyond words & there's just nothing making me want to watch anymore. I was ready because I was wanting to set myself up as an actor. He isnt keeping it a secret. 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. [6][7][8] His daughter was born on 2 December 2018. 'Then, later in the story, we will explore a very 21st Century problem: teenagers self-radicalising through watching extreme content online. Amy starts bullying Simon over his attention. He invites Max to a Halloween party at his house telling the rest of the gang that he could be useful to their cause. When Carla catches Simon with the gang and confronts them, she takes Simon to the Underworld factory. In June 2011, Simon meets Stella Price (Michelle Collins), her boyfriend Karl Munro (John Michie) and her daughter Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley). Jennifer had their first . If the prospective adopter is a likely fit for a particular dog or puppy, we will arrange for a meeting with the animal. After a meeting with school about careers, Simon decides to join the Navy, leaving Leanne furious and concerned. 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". Simon is found at home and rescued by Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas). Tina survives the fall, but Rob later beats her with a metal pipe, when she threatens to tell the police that he tried to kill her. Story: Coronation Street will 'highlight the issue of the grooming of disenfranchised and impressionable young men' in a hard hitting storyline involving Max Turner. When she confesses this to him, he leads her to a vehicle where he was planning to kill her. Simon is almost kidnapped by two of Tylers friends, but is saved by Carlas half-sister Kate Connor. After talking with Simon, Peter makes up with him. Simon Barlow. He just wants to have that closeness with friends that he doesn't have.". Simon befriends Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) and Grace Piper (Ella-Grace Gregoire), and they get him to shoplift at Devs shop. 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. 'It feels even more real now theyve got a name. The extremist ideology of Max's girlfriend Lauren, has also influenced him to become worse in his racist ways. Tracy tells Deirdre that Eccles must be put down but Amy is later forced to tell the truth, horrifying Simon. SIMON Gregson has taken on a "secret second job" during his break from Coronation Street. Alex Bain (actor) Alexander Anthony Keith Bain (born 25 November 2001) is an English actor. Simon skips school and when Leanne returns home, she finds Simon in the flat with some friends causing chaos. "[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. The actor hasnt actually been seen on the ITV soap for a while because his character is currently sunning it up in Spain. This was because of a storyline they had previously been involved in that saw both Simon and Leanne deal drugs. However, she does and brings Ken and Zeedan. Related: Coronation Street star Sally Carman explains Abi Franklin's big proposal decision. 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. During last Friday's episode (February 5), Simon was forced to become a drug dealer by newcomer Jacob Hay. They're at it again! All characters are introduced by series producer Stuart Blackburn. 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The character of Simon was re-introduced in late 2008 when his on-screen father Peter (Chris Gascoyne) also returned to the soap. View our online Press Pack. The actress, who most recently appeared in Hollyoaks, also shared her joy at reuniting with Simon as she supported him and Emmas new venture. However, the insider implied it was a distraction from the GCSE Alex was studying for at his school in Lancashire. When Toyah returns with Susie, Peter asks her to marry him, which Simon is not happy about. Simon agreed to move on from their dark past. 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. And the fun-loving soap star raged at bou Peter allows Simon to go to a party, but his family struggle to get hold of him and he is returned home by the police after the group split and his phone died. 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. Save up to 50% on Pets when you shop now. Scenes airing next week will see Amy Barlow have her drink spiked. 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Alex Bain was born in 2001 to Debra and Paul Bain. Someone else said: 'This storyline with Max is horrible. Alex and Levi had been dating since April 2017, despite attending separate schools, and were recently plagued by split rumours. Using a plastic broom, Camilla Shaffer scrapes at the thick layer of mud caking her yard -- it's the third time in two weeks that her house has been flooded thanks to the string of storms that have hit California in rapid succession."Three times in two weeks, that's crazy," said Kevin Smith, a strapping 35-year-old who had recently purchased his parents' house near the river. In April 2017, Simon buys a new one and he finds a voice message from Peter, explaining that he has done a bad thing and needs to leave. Monte Rio, CA California Ancestries, Foreign-born residents, place of birth detailed statistics Its only happened to one other person at his school in recent years so it is pretty shocking.. I hoped. Simon changes his mind about going to court. Me and my little girl from now on! she said. Steve also sees Simon supporting Amy by hugging her. Address: No18a Victoria St. Family: Leanne Tilsley (step-mother), Ken (grandfather) First Appearance: 6th July 2003. Leanne eventually takes Simon to visit Peter, but he does not want anything to do with him, after discovering that he has been drinking. 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. 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. The actor, who plays Simon Barlow, became a father to daughter Lydia-Rose. Tina later dies in hospital, devastating Simon, who believes that Peter murdered her. Simons former Corrie co-star Angela Lonsdale also shared a snap of her and Simon outside the tearooms yesterday. One wrote: 'I can't watch Corrie any more. Heartbreaking Coronation Street scenes as Jacob exits for good after being told he'll die Coronation Street spoiler videos reveal Fiz destroyed, two death shocks and killer caught Simon. She tells Simon that Steve is Olivers father, leaving him ashamed. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Peter vows once more to give up alcohol. ', Written alongside a meme clip of a man saying, 'I want this man to be no more', someone else added: 'Me watching Griff get away with more and more s*** and bring Max down with him.'. 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. MailOnline has contacted a Coronation Street representative for comment. Leanne apologises to Simon, but he refuses to forgive her and Simon contacts his dad. 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. Griff steps in and threatens to teach the bullies a lesson and in doing so wins Max's trust. "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. If Simon and Jacob do become mates again, how will she react? A man is then seen informing someone over the phone of Simons location, and when the pair are leaving, Peter overhears the man mention Simons surname and tells him to run, Peter is attacked while Simon successfully escapes back to Leanne and Nicks secret flat. 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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. Angela, who played Emma Watts on the soap from 2000 until 2004, praised the new business as a hidden gem. Simon tells Leanne that he thinks that Toyah is having an affair and that she has rented a cottage. Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and streams on the ITV Hub. The actor, 47, who plays Steve McDonald on the ITV soap was quizzed by . 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. 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 isn't keeping it a secret. 'Some people have been saying how young he is to be having a baby. In April 2018, Simon steals money from Toyah's purse and overhears a pregnant Eva and Toyah's deal about wanting Eva's baby. Published: 05:32 EST . Earlier this week, she shared a picture of an ultrasound scan, hinting in the caption that the couple had gone their separate ways. Simon tells Toyah that he knows about the deal and blackmails her. 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. [3]After finishing there, he went on to train in Musical Theatre and Dance for 2 years at Shockout Arts in Manchester. 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. It's only happened to one other person at his school in recent years so it is pretty shocking,' they said. 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. Toyah denies this to Leanne. 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. Sharon continues to find ways to track them down, eventually leading to Sam getting kidnapped. 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 . He is later delighted when Peter and Carla hire Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) as Simon's nanny. After the explosion at Victoria Court in May 2015, Simon is unaware that Leanne's partner, Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry), has died after saving Amy from the fire. She encourages Simon to come home for hers and Olivers sake and also apologises to him. Simon is thrilled when Peter and Leanne renew their vows in February 2011. The young actor has won awards for his portrayal of the schoolboy over the years. Simon ignores Leanne and walks out and when he comes home, he locks himself in his bedroom. Simon refuses to go home with Leanne and decides to stay with Ken. Leanne arranges for both her and Simon to see a counsellor, with Roberts support. Groomer:Max, who is played by Paddy Bever in the ITV soap, has been gradually groomed and radicalised by Griff, who is played by Michael Condron (pictured). After talking to both Ken and Zeedan about her fears, Leanne decides to report Simon to the police. The 'Corrie' legend - who has played Steve McDonald in the ITV soap since 1989 - admitted he couldn't stand being in the spotlight when he first landed the role in the late 80s, because he was attacked and some of his property was damaged. 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. 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). Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Alex asking for comment. 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