Coronation Street's Alex Bain says he's 'so excited' as he confirms special move amid soap exit
03.06.2024 - 12:27
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Coronation Street star Alex Bain has shared his excitement as he prepares for a special move amid his on-screen exit from the ITV soap. The actor's last scenes as Simon Barlow on the cobbles will air this week.
Alex confirmed his last day on the Salford-based set in April. He shared his last selfie from his Corrie dressing room in which he could be seen sporting one of the soap's bright red Dryrobe coats used to keep the cast and crew warm when filming outside on the famous street.
"That's a wrap for Simon Barlow everyone! Thank you to all at Coronation Street for the best 15 years of my life!" Alex wrote with a string of hearts and face holding back tears emojis. He then added: "PS: I'm gonna miss this coat seriously."
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Spoilers for the upcoming episodes have since revealed that Leanne Battersby finally returns from the retreat and explains that her workshop overran so she stayed an extra night. But when Simon reveals that he’s leaving to join Peter on his yacht, Leanne’s furious that nobody bothered to consult her about it.
Fiance Nick Tilsley is quick to assure her he left a message with Rowan which he obviously failed to pass on. But Leanne still flies off the handle and accuses Nick of conspiring with Toyah Battersby behind her back. After waving off her son, Leanne chats to someone on her laptop, telling them how Simon’s gone, she’s all alone and she wishes she could be with them.
Ahead of his final scenes airing, Alex revealed what he's got upcoming in his personal life and told how he'll be taking part in a charity
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