Coronation Street's Simon Barlow, played by Alex Bain, is reportedly leaving the ITV soap after 15 years, after he first joined the show as a seven year old Simon in 2008.
A source claimed that while Alex is "sad to be leaving", he is "excited about the future".They told The Sun: "Alex is sad to be leaving Coronation Street because it really is like a family - but he realises that the time is right to move on," adding, "He's very excited about the future and other opportunities." Since he first stepped foot on the Corrie cobbles, Alex has been at the centre of some gripping storylines, including domestic abuse and a dramatic plot where he lashed out at his cousin, Amy Barlow.
His character was previously revealed as the abuser with his on-screen mum Leanne Battersby being the victim.The executive producer at the time said it was an "interesting" storyline, given Simon's past experiences with his dad's alcoholism and his mum's death.
But now, after a decade and a half, Alex is reportedly ready to say goodbye to the soap set in Weatherfield and It is believed that he will leave the soap in the summer of 2024.
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