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Confrontation: Viewers recent saw Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) confront eco activist Griff (Michael Condron) and his mates when he discovered that the band they have invited him to see are playing racist songs. Simons former Corrie co-star Angela Lonsdale also shared a snap of her and Simon outside the tearooms yesterday. When she confesses this to him, he leads her to a vehicle where he was planning to kill her. At home, Leanne tells him she is pregnant. Bain made his first television appearance in an advertisement for Rice Krispies. However, Ken catches them arguing and they come up with a solution. Simon has played Steve on the ITV soap since 1989. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Executive producer Kieran Roberts said "It's a really interesting story. Levi confirmed the happy news by changing her Facebook bio to include her daughter's name and birth date before uploading a close up photo of her sleeping newborn daughter with heart emojis. ', Shocking:Max becomes more estranged from his family the teenager falls under the spell of Griff who uses Max's video and computer skills to spread their racist propaganda. While Peter and Leanne are proud that Simon travelled all that way alone, they made sure he knew that was very wrong. George is determined not to make the same mistake with Simon and Peter's girlfriend Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) persuades Peter to allow George and his partner, Eve, access. In February 2016, Leanne encourages Simon to do football trials and Simon is successful getting onto the team. Following the court verdict, Tyler is sent to Youth Offenders. Wednesday 13 November 1:42pm. You can unsubscribe at any time. A source said: 'Theyve been through a bad patch but are now stronger than ever and so excited to meet their baby. Simon now believes he owes Jacob 1,000 and will have to work for him to pay off the debt. Peter takes Simon to Underworld to protect him, and he stays with Carla. Peter and Toyah find out from the children that Simon had the cigarette. 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). Later, Simon apologises to Leanne and she apologises to him for what he's been through, but she warns him he can't do what he did again, no matter how angry he gets. He isnt keeping it a secret. Along with Leanne and Steves mother Liz McDonald (Beverly Callard), he is held hostage by Lizs boyfriend Dan Jones, and discovers Leannes past prostitution from Dan. Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and streams on the ITV Hub. But the way it's been done is quite clever. 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 . This article about an English television actor is a stub. By Minnie Wright 14:15, Thu, Jul 19, 2018 | UPDATED: 14:24 . They havent exactly become the best of friends but next week, as Simon starts his new job at the factory, theyre forced to work together when someone is spotted stealing out of the factory van. She tells Simon that Steve is Olivers father, leaving him ashamed. Simon is almost kidnapped by two of Tylers friends, but is saved by Carlas half-sister Kate Connor. Simon befriends Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) and Grace Piper (Ella-Grace Gregoire), and they get him to shoplift at Devs shop. Simon Barlow is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street and has been played by Alex Bain since 2008. The 12 lifestyle factors which raise risk of dementia: Experts claim hundreds of thousands of cases could be 'Can you identify a body with broken teeth?' MailOnline has contacted a Coronation Street representative for comment. It was done in six places, he explained his situation (via Mirror). CORONATION STREET'S Simon Barlow star Alex Bain appears to have split from his pregnant girlfriend after she spoke out on Facebook. Tracy tells Deirdre that Eccles must be put down but Amy is later forced to tell the truth, horrifying Simon. [2] He was always into the performing arts, and attended dance, drama and musical theatre lessons from a young age. Leanne is furious about Carla leaving Simon and warns Carla as Simon has refused to go to court for the incident from Tyler. Some took to Twitter to complain of their upset over it, with many complaining that they will not be watching Coronation Street anymore. Simon later storms out of the flat and when he returns, Leanne is annoyed that Simon has eaten and she asks him to wash up. Related: Coronation Street star Sally Carman explains Abi Franklin's big proposal decision. 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. Me and my little girl from now on! she said. The teen revealed that she was due December 8 and received dozens of congratulations comments in reply. Coronation Street is a British soap opera first broadcast on 9 December 1960. The next day, Leanne and Simon go to France to visit Leanne's grandmother Gloria Price (Sue Johnston) to forget about recent events. It's only happened to one other person at his school in recent years so it is pretty shocking,' they said. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The plan worked and as things spiralled, the teenagers often ended up at the flat to smoke weed. Simon tells Leanne that he thinks that Toyah is having an affair and that she has rented a cottage. Simon stays with Ken, Deirdre and Blanche until Peter agrees to stop drinking, but in March 2009, Peter passes out with a lit cigarette in his hand, and the flat caught fire. When they arrive together, they immediately clash and when Simon unfolds the sofa into a bed, Amy sits on him. ', Another fan wrote directly to the character: 'Max, open your eyes and smell the coffee because Griff and Lauren are brainwashing and grooming you.'. After talking to both Ken and Zeedan about her fears, Leanne decides to report Simon to the police. Because if I slip it's back to square one, he added. Last year, he finished as runner-up to fellow soap starDanny MillerinIm A Celebrity, beating The Saturdays singerFrankie Bridgeto second place. Simon's friend Kyle peer pressures him into stealing a bottle of vodka, from which Simon and his friends get drunk. Simon is concerned when Nick has mood swings from his brain injury. She was vulnerable and still grieving after losing young Oliver Jacob taking drugs and mocking her just made everything worse. The source said Alex, who was in the throws of his exams at the time, was probably just aiming to get through his exams so he can concentrate on his acting. Express. "I literally just went over and rolled my ankle.". Is it time Harry & Meghan accept Clarkson's apology and move on? Simon again hangs around with Tyler and they skip school together. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Max, who is played by Paddy Bever in the ITV soap, has. He played evil Jez Quigley on the soap. [3]After finishing there, he went on to train in Musical Theatre and Dance for 2 years at Shockout Arts in Manchester. Tyler threatens Simon into pretending to be the babys father by pinning him against the wall and telling him he is too afraid of getting hurt by him. The 48-year-old actor, who plays Steve McDonald, was forced out of the soap after breaking his leg in six . This leads to him doing dodgy jobs for him, including threatening to set a guy, who had apparently stole from them, on fire. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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I can't give much away, but there is at least one other major trauma that Simon is going to have to go through. In February 2021, Simon starts working at For Your Fries Only. The return of Jacob Hay (Jack James Ryan) largely impacted Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) and Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) in Coronation Street. CORONATION Street star Simon Gregson looked very cool as he took his 50,000 Ford Mustang for a spin today. They're at it again! Levi delightedly announced her pregnancy on social media with a picture of her ultrasound. Alex has played Simon on Coronation Street since 2008. Simon Barlow. After a scuffle, Rob pushes Tina away, causing her to lose her balance and plummet onto the cobbles below. [6][7][8] His daughter was born on 2 December 2018. The character was originally played by twins, Jake and Oscar Hartley, on his birth in 2003. Simon agreed to move on from their dark past. ', Similarly, another said: 'Sorry #Corrie I'm out. Leanne arranges for both her and Simon to see a counsellor, with Roberts support. Simon confides in Tina about the happy slapping attack, which later leads to Faye and Grace being questioned by the police. Were 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. [1] Both characters' returns saw them slowly develop a father-son relationship. 'The story will encompass the 'traditional' recruitment techniques of extremists groups, and we'll see Max befriended in person by older, mentor-like figures that will give him a sense of loyalty and brotherhood. Simon overhears Nick informing Leanne of Peters surgery, and he runs off to see his dad. When Eva gives birth to a daughter Susie is born, Toyah shows her to Peter and Simon, via video call. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In scenes set to air next week,. Though Gregson didn't confirm how Steve will end up with a broken leg, it's possible he could return from his travels with the injury. He tries to make contact with Simon by calling him, meanwhile Sharon Gaskell (Tracie Bennett) arrives back to the street, and it is revealed that she is Harveys aunt, Sharon begins befriending Sam, and after informing Sam that Simons father is receiving a transplant, she convinces him to phone Nick to inform him of the news. Simon is offered an IT job at Underworld. ', 'Me and my little girl from now on! 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 following day, he is annoyed with Leanne before Nick talks to him about it. 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. Afterwards, Leanne discovers all of this and when Simons new boss Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor) starts to threaten him, she takes over. Amy starts bullying Simon over his attention. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Peter and Simon are rushed to hospital and made a full recovery. Simon's behaviour and attitude towards Leanne worsens. Simon goes to the medical centre and wants Leanne to tell him what is wrong. Leanne takes Simon home and tries discussing issues, but he walks out. Simon has been pulled into the dangerous world of drugs. Simon picks on Summer in front of Tyler, who realises that Simon went on his phone to message Summer. Can't wait to start my life with her. That night, Simon hangs around with the gang again and force him to smash the car window, before he runs off with the gang. 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. When Rob and Tracy go on a week's holiday in Swansea, Amy's father, Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), asks Ken to babysit Amy for the night, the same night that Deirdre had agreed to babysit Simon. 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. He becomes angry and when Leanne tries to talk to him about it, he hits her broken wrist. Related: Coronation Street's Summer makes big decision after Billy stages intervention. Simon is impressed and Stella later gets him a Nintendo DS game for his birthday. The actor, who plays Simon Barlow, became a father to daughter Lydia-Rose. Just before Christmas 2011, Peter begins a clandestine affair with Carla Connor (Alison King), and Simon is devastated when Leanne, learning the truth, leaves the Street in February 2012. Coronation Street star Alex Bain has spoken about his character Simon Barlow's huge new storyline which sees him drawn into the dark world of drugs. 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. I thought, 'She wouldn't take that from a child!' Will Mellor had been cast as Jacob's boss Harvey. 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). I literally just went over and rolled my ankle, outside the back of the house. And the fun-loving soap star raged at bou Leanne reassures Simon that he is her first child and she won't love him any less. When Leanne finds out about Toyah and Peter, and that Eva knew, she disowns them and when they attempt to apologise, Simon warns them Leanne's blood pressure is too high. After talking with Simon, Peter makes up with him. 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. Simon Gregson "hated" his early 'Coronation Street' fame after he was beaten up and spat at. His colleague Jacob Hay (Jack James Ryan) grooms him into drug dealing by allowing him to believe that he owed him 2000 after he staged a robbery. He isn't keeping it a secret. 15:27, 11 Apr 2022. Coronation Street bosses have reportedly given Simon Gregson a warning in an emergency meeting over his recent behaviour. Simon is devastated and blames Carla. In June 2018, Simon and the gang steal money from Roys cafe and they spend it on buying Simon a new jacket. This was because of a storyline they had previously been involved in that saw both Simon and Leanne deal drugs. He plays Simon Barlow in Coronation Street, a role he has portrayed since 2008. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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