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Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has portrayed the role of Peter Barlow on the hit ITV soap since 2000 and has been at the heart of dramatic storylines. Some of his most memorable storylines include tackling the hard hitting issue of alcoholism and his long fought custody battle involving his son Simon Barlow. Along with his most recent involvement in the case of Rufus Donahue’s death after it was revealed Peter had stolen and pawned one of Rufus’ watches before Stephen Reid murdered him.

After delighting audiences on our screens for over 23 years as Coronation Street’s Peter Barlow, actor Chris Gascoyne broke the hearts of fans everywhere last month when he revealed he was leaving the show to pursue other projects. Although no further details were given about his upcoming exit storyline, or if the much-loved character would return in the future, fans couldn’t help but feel the sting of losing one of the ITV soap’s much loved characters.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has returned to work after a short break from the soap. Bain, who plays Simon Barlow, hasn't appeared on the cobbles in a few weeks and in April he took a break from social media following reports that he had split from fiancée Mollie Lockwood. On his Instagram Story, Bain shared a photo from outside the studios where the soap is filmed and wrote: "So glad to be back working again this week! I have missed you Coronation Street.

Coronation Street's Alex Bain has broken his social media silence and as he announced his return on his Instagram stories.The soap star took a trip to the theatre to see the UK tour of The King and I, where he shared a snap of the stage and wrote: “Guess who’s back on Instagram! And what perfect timing.” Alex, who has played Simon Barlow for the last 15 years on Coronation Street, has made his return to his socials after announcing he he was “taking a break” following his reported breakup from fiancée Mollie Lockwood last month. At the time he wrote: “Due to recent personal life events, I will be taking a break from all forms of social media.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has announced he's stepping away from social media after calling off his engagement. The 21 year old actor, who has played Simon Barlow on the cobbles for the last 15 years, reportedly split from his fiancée Mollie Lockwood, 19, just six months after announcing their happy news. The pair had been dating for three years, with Alex popping the question on their two-year anniversary.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has reportedly split from his fiancee just six months after the pair got engaged. The 21-year-old actor, who has played Simon Barlow for over 15 years, is said to have split up with fiancée Mollie Lockwood last month after three years together, writes The Mirror.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has split from his fiancée Mollie Lockwood just six months after announcing he'd proposed to her, according to reports. The actor, 21, who plays Simon Barlow in the ITV soap, and his fiancée Mollie, 19, have reportedly called time on their romance after over three years of dating.

Coronation Street fans couldn't help but make the same joke about Will Mellor as he returned to screens as Harvey Gaskell. Viewers were warned about his return when it was revealed that Sam Blakeman was writing letters to him in prison. Fans of the ITV soap were horrified to discover the drug lord was the youngster's pen pal after he brutally killed his mum.

Coronation Street saw the return of Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor as soap villain Harvey Gaskell in chilling scenes. In Monday night's episode (October 17) Leanne Battersby visited drugs lord Harvey in prison after she and partner Nick Tilsley received visiting orders.

He has exclusively announced his engagement to his fiancée Mollie Lockwood, and opening up about their plans for the big day, Coronation Street actor Alex Bain says some of his co-stars are in the running to be best man at his wedding. Speaking exclusively to OK! about whether or not he’s chosen his best man yet, the 20 year old told us: “Ooh, I’ve got a couple of options I’m considering, but I haven’t formally asked anyone yet.There may or may not be a Corrie star or two in the running, but I can’t confirm anything just yet.

Coronation Street actor Alex Bain - otherwise known as Corrie's Simon Barlow - is engaged to his fiancée Mollie Lockwood. And as we caught up with the loved-up pair in Manchester, Alex, 20, gave us the details about what their dreamy engagement consisted of when the star got down on one knee.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has revealed he is engaged to girlfriend Mollie Lockwood - a year after popping the question. The actor, best known for playing Simon Barlow in the ITV soap, asked his girlfriend the all-important question in October last year and kept it secret from their families until Christmas when they announced the happy news.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain can’t stop smiling at his breathtakingly beautiful fiancée, Mollie Lockwood, as they prepare for their exclusive OK! engagement shoot. “Oh, wow! There’s a living goddess in this room right now,” he gushes as she steps out of the dressing room in her stunning glitter tulle gown. Alex – who plays Corrie chaos-causer Simon Barlow – then takes Mollie’s hand and gently guides her through the plush Manchester cocktail bar towards our camera crew.

He may only be 20 years old, but Coronation Street actor Alex Bain has had the full seal of approval from his parents after popping the question to his girlfriend Mollie Lockwood. The couple got engaged last October after Alex got down on one knee whilst they were celebrating their two-year anniversary.

Coronation Street fans were stunned as they finally discovered who Sam Blakeman has been sending letters to. Viewers of the ITV soap have seen the youngster, played by Jude Riordan, posting handwritten notes to a mystery recipient but during Monday night's trip to Weatherfield, it was revealed that it is in fact Harvey Gaskell.

Coronation Street were dressed to the nines as they headed out to celebrate Millie Gibson at her leaving party, following her departure from the soap. Earlier this month, fans were left devastated over the news that Millie was quitting her role as Kelly Neelan, who she’s played for the past three years. Just a couple of months after winning the British Soap Award for best young actor, it was confirmed that Millie was heading off for pastures new, with a source saying: ‘She has loved her time on the soap but there’s a lot of excitement about what she’s going to do next.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has shared an update with fans as he returned to hospital following a recent ankle injury that landed him in A&E. The young star of the popular ITV soap shared the news of his injury at the end of last month after he was admitted to Blackburn Hospital following the painful injury.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has given an update on an injury from hospital. Alex, 20, who plays Corrie's Simon has been keeping his followers on Instagram informed on his progress.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has jetted off and said 'bon voyage' to the UK after he landed up in hospital. The actor, who is best known for playing Simon Barlow in the ITV soap, reportedly ended up in A&E before his trip on Monday (May 23).

Coronation Street star Alex Bain was rushed to hospital over the weekend after hurting his ankle. The actor, 20, who plays Simon Barlow, took to Instagram to share a now-deleted picture of himself at Blackburn Hospital's A&E department.

He's trying to change his bad boy image on-screen but Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan couldn't have looked any cuter as he shared a sweet childhood snap to mark his sister's birthday. The actor is best known to playing Jacob in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans were all pointing out the same thing as Simon Barlow squared up to his old associate Jacob Hay in a tense episode of the ITV soap. The teen had a showdown with former drug dealer Jacob after finding out he had been given a job at the Underworld factory by his stepmum Carla Connor.

Coronation Street fans couldn't help that Adam Barlow was bearing a striking resemblance to another member of the family during the latest trip to the cobbles.

Jack James Ryan couldn't look further away from the Coronation Street cobbles as he headed for a mini sunshine break. The actor is best known for playing reformed bad boy Jacob Hay on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain was seen enjoying an evening out with girlfriend Mollie Lockwood on Monday in a rare appearance together. The actor, known best for portraying Simon Barlow on the soap, was pictured with his girlfriend of two years as they attended the press night of the Addams Family at the Opera House Theatre in Manchester.

His upcoming big birthday may have been widely publicised on ITV this week but William Roache's youthful appearance is still continuing to stun fans. The Coronation Street actor is just days away from marking his 90th birthday, on April 25.

Simon Barlow may be trying to cause trouble on-screen but the actor who plays him looked happier than ever as his girlfriend joined him on the red carpet. Alex Bain was among the soap stars out in Manchester to see the latest musical appearing in the city.

Coronation Street fans have been full of praise for Daniel Brocklebank and Harriet Bibby after the pair shared emotional scenes during Monday night's episode.

Drama is never far away from the Coronation Street cobbles. And it was far from a happy Easter in Weatherfield as trouble seemed to appear around every corner.

They're used to hanging out on the cobbles but a few of Coronation Street's favourite stars ditched Weatherfield for an awards bash on Tuesday night - and they looked stunning.

Nothing gets past soap fans and eagle-eyed Coronation Street viewers think they've spotted a subtle yet poignant tribute in latest scenes.

Coronation Street fans are hoping for a new romance on the cobbles after spotting a potential couple in Weatherfield.

Their characters are yet to interact on-screen but Rebecca and Jack James Ryan are still enjoying time on the cobbles together.

Coronation Street fans were excited to get an extra look at the famous cobbles as the show shared a behind-the-scenes montage.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has gone 'Instagram official' with her boyfriend on Valentine's Day.

Rebecca Ryan is currently starring in Coronation Street. where she lights up screens as Lydia Chambers.The soap star first appeared on the cobbles last December and has been involved in a number of dramatic storylines since her arrival. Her scenes on screen have led viewers curious to find out more about the actress, especially her real-life sibling costar.