I think CS need to recast or something. Later, Leanne gets a visit from Tom, who shows them footage of the incident and Leanne realises Simon was telling the truth. Simon ignores Leanne and walks out and when he comes home, he locks himself in his bedroom. I thought, 'She wouldn't take that from a child!' In May 2018, it was reported that Bain was due to become a father with his then girlfriend, whom he was in a relationship with from April 2017 to May 2019. However, in July 2012, Peter allows Simon to go and live with Leanne, and Peter and Carla leave the country as Peter took an opportunity to sail a yacht from Southampton down to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Leanne gives Simon the choice of staying with Peter during the half term and he decides to go. 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. Peter and Carla rush to save Simon whilst Tyler shoots Peter with a paint gun. In July 2016, after noticing Leanne has been feeling unwell, Simon confides in Amy about his fears that Leanne has cancer. Coronation Street spoiler: Simon Barlow turns thug as he joins a violent gang. Simon is concerned when Nick has mood swings from his brain injury. On the day of his football match, Simon insists that Leanne doesn't come, however, she does and brings Ken and Zeedan. Toyah denies this to Leanne. Peter buys the local bookmaker's shop and moves in there with Simon. First and last lines Alex Bain, Actor: Coronation Street. He was also played by Daniel Whelan for two episodes in the same year. 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. Eva informs Leanne and when Leanne tries to talk to Simon further about it, Simon storms out. Rant over . 7. During this, Simon stays at Ken’s and is hidden by Amy. In June 2015, when Leanne asks Simon to do a simple job whilst sorting out Kal's belongings with Kal's children, Alya (Sair Khan) and Zeedan (Qasim Akhtar), Simon refuses. [10][11] In May 2020, it was reported that Bain has been in a relationship with performer, Mollie , whom he has been with since October 2019, however Bain first revealed their relationship when he posted a tribute to her on his Instagram in December 2019. Tyler is later reported to the police. 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 Barlow is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, and has been played by Alex Bain since 2008. After Nick is discharged from hospital, he gets into confusion and picks Simon up from school early, without anyone knowing. We’re 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. Leanne takes Simon to the Barlows house and when asked about the bruise, Leanne lies that it was caused by a cupboard door. After Simon plays a game of football, Leanne says he and some of his friends can come to the Bistro for dinner. 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. Leanne finally admits to Zeedan what Simon has been doing and Leanne decides to send Simon to stay with Peter in Portsmouth. It also described the character as "undeniably cute" and "wise beyond his years", with "great onscreen chemistry with his dad". "[3], In November 2015, it was announced that Simon would lash out at Amy at Christmas as part of the domestic abuse plot. Simon's mobile phone is confiscated by his teacher, but Peter gets it back and smashes it. Amy tells Ken and Tracy, who contact Leanne. He and Tyler apologise to each other for recent events. Coronation Street fans could see Simon Barlow (played by Alex Bain) put in grave danger as he's set to return to the cobbles this week. Amy starts bullying Simon over his attention. Born in Lancashire, Alex landed his first role in a Rice Krispies advertisement, before breaking into the world of television. He then raced to the airport and caught up with them to try and stop Lucy from boarding the plane however Peter’s father, Ken Barlow (William Roache) stopped him from trying to take Simon knowing that Lucy would tell the police about his bigamy. When they arrive together, they immediately clash and when Simon unfolds the sofa into a bed, Amy sits on him. Don't suppose there's any chocolate milk going?". Simon is almost kidnapped by two of Tyler’s friends, but is saved by Carla’s half-sister Kate Connor. He is caught stealing some supplies by Dev and Mary Taylor and is taken home by Leanne. His storylines have included his mother's death, a custody battle between Peter and his maternal grandfather, a custody battle between Peter and Leanne, Simon physically abusing Leanne, and Simon dealing drugs. When he found out, he led her to his vehicle where he supposedly would have beaten her up, however, armed police arrived on the scene in time and took Harvey into custody. The actor has portrayed Simon Barlow in the ITV soap since 2008, and has essentially grown up on the cobbles. Simon refuses to go home with Leanne and decides to stay with Ken. Simon does not tell anyone and feels guilty over the incident, while Aadi's parents Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) and Sunita Alahan (Shobna Gulati) accuse Claire Peacock (Julia Haworth) of negligence. Simon confides in Tina about the happy slapping attack, which later leads to Faye and Grace being questioned by the police. He runs off whilst Simon stays with Flora. It's been quite interesting to see a different side of Leanne as well. She doesn’t allow him to join up before he meets up with Gary Windass, who Nick and Leanne encourage him to talk to Simon. After talking with Simon, Peter makes up with him. Congratulations are in order for Coronation Street star Alex Bain. George also invests in the bar that Peter and Leanne intended to open but Ken's worst fears come true when Peter falls off the wagon again and George wins interim custody of Simon in February 2010. Tyler threatens Simon into pretending to be the baby’s father by pinning him against the wall and telling him he is too afraid of getting hurt by him. Born 25 November 2001, Alex Bain is an English actor from Blackburn, and is best known for his performance as Simon Barlow in Coronation Street. In November 2013, Simon later fell victim of a happy slapping attack, orchestrated by Faye and Grace. At the match, Leanne meets Tom (Daniel Casey) again and Simon receives taunts off a teammate. After Leanne makes a police statement against Harvey, she decides to go into hiding out of fear, taking Simon and Nick with her. Simon is the son of Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and Lucy Richards (Katy Carmichael), the adoptive son of Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) and the grandson of Ken Barlow (William Roache). The actor is known for playing Simon Barlow. In July 2015, Simon is later given a shattering blow when he discovers that Deirdre died on the day of her birthday and homecoming party. 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. While Peter and Leanne are proud that Simon travelled all that way alone, they made sure he knew that was very wrong. In February 2017, Leanne gives birth to a son Oliver. He was beaten, forced into a dress and then had lipstick forced over his face. When Toyah is about to go to a cottage, where Eva is to have her baby, she finds her car missing, which Simon and Tyler joyride on. He plays Simon Barlow in Coronation Street, a role he has played since 2008. It was witnessed by Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) which led to his father Nick confronting Simon and telling him that he no longer wants him around Sam. Leanne sends Simon to stay with Peter until Nick recovers. In October 2008, he joined the cast of Coronation Street playing the regular role of Simon Barlow. 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. An actor with no relationship whatsoever to the two other actors hired to act the part of his parents. Summer is found unconscious by Amy and Simon and is taken to hospital, where it turns out she smoked spice and Billy and Todd make amends. Rob reveals to Simon that he didn’t kill Tina. Simon begins misbehaving and rebelling. 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 … Leanne finally admits to Eva that Simon has been physically abusing her and she doesn't know how much more she can take. On learning that he had married his girlfriend, Shelley Unwin (Sally Lindsay), when they had married first - she told Shelley that her marriage was illegal. 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 … Stella is revealed to be Leanne's biological mother at Leanne's 30th birthday in July 2011. He apologises to Audrey and Roy at the hospital. 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