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Coronation Street star confirms return to work after emotionally quitting social media

Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain has confirmed he is back at work after he emotionally quit social media due to 'personal events'

Manchester Evening News

ITV Coronation Street's Elle Mulvaney 'so happy' as she's given career news after reunion as former co-star shares sweet message

It comes as the actress has been winning praise for her portrayal of Amy Barlow in the ITV soap

Manchester Evening News

ITV Coronation Street's Alex Bain supported as he quits social media for 'personal healing'

The Simon Barlow star has issued a lengthy statement

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Coronation Street star quits social media with heartbreaking post after break-up

Coronation Street actor, Alex Bain, who plays Simon Barlow in the soap, has told fans he'll be "very absent" from social media after reportedly calling off his engagement

Daily Mirror

ITV Coronation Street's Alex Bain quits social media with emotional message as he blames 'personal events'

The actor, who is famed for playing Simon Barlow in the ITV soap, shared the typed-out message to his Instagram Story

Manchester Evening News

Coronation Street star 'splits from fiancee' just 6 months after engagement news

In October last year, Alex asked Mollie to marry him during a romantic night out in Chester on their two-year anniversary.

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Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor 'splits from fiancee' just 6 months after engagement

Soap star Alex Bain, who has played Simon Barlow for 15 years, is said to have split up with fiancee Mollie Lockwood last month after dating for three years

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Coronation Street exits and arrivals — all the latest cast changes in 2024

Coronation Street exits and arrivals — who has left and who will be joining the soap this year?

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Coronation Street's Simon Barlow star says goodbye to co-star after emotional exit

Alex Bain shared the heartfelt words on Instagram

Liverpool Echo

Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor's love life - dad at 17 and whirlwind engagement

Coronation Street star Alex Bain, who plays Simon Barlow, has had a lot to celebrate in recent years - after becoming a father in 2018 and getting engaged in 2021

Daily Mirror

Coronation Street Simon Barlow star's 'nervous' admission as he announces engagement

Alex Bain, 20, has popped the question to his girlfriend

Liverpool Echo

ITV Coronation Street star Alex Bain, 20, reveals he's engaged to girlfriend - a year after popping the question

The Simon Barlow actor asked his girlfriend the all-important question in October last year

Manchester Evening News

Corrie's Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain, 20, announces engagement to girlfriend

Coronation Street actor Alex Bain has announced his engagement to girlfriend Mollie Lockwood, after popping the question in October 2021 and managing to keep their happy news under wraps

Daily Mirror

Corrie stars party in style at Millie Gibson's leaving do

There was a huge turnout of Coronation Street stars in Salford Quays to toast the departure of popular young star Millie

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Coronation Street Simon Barlow actor looks totally different after transformation

Coronation Street star Alex Bain looks nothing like his character when he’s not filming the Virgin Media One soap, and his latest gushing Instagram snaps proved the two are worlds apart

Manchester Evening News

ITV Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain looks loved-up with girlfriend in night-time beach snaps

The 'cute' pair have jetted off on holiday

Manchester Evening News

ITV Coronation Street: Real life of Brian Packham actor Peter Gunn - Miley Cyrus link, clash with co-star and family life

The actor has played Brian Packham in the ITV soap on-and-off since 2010

Liverpool Echo

Coronation Street's Alex Bain sports new look on date night with girlfriend Millie

Alex looked different from his on-soap character as he enjoyed a date night with his girlfriend

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Corrie’s Simon actor Alex Bain unrecognisable with new facial hair on cosy date

Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain looked very different how Coronation Street viewers normally see him on the cobbles, as he sported some new facial hair during a cosy date with his girlfriend earlier this week

Manchester Evening News

ITV Coronation Street star Alex Bain looks completely different as he 'celebrates birthday' five months early

The Simon Barlow actor headed out with his rarely seen girlfriend weeks after picking up an injury

Manchester Evening News

ITV Corrie's Simon Barlow actor shares update from hospital after injury

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has been sharing with his fans

Liverpool Echo

Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain gives health update from hospital

The actor has been using a medical boot to support his ankle

Manchester Evening News

ITV Corrie's Simon star Alex Bain says 'bon voyage' as he leaves the UK after hospital trip

The Simon Barlow actor jetted off from Manchester Airport and documented the start of his trip on Instagram

Liverpool Echo

Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain in a wheelchair after painful injury

The actor has hurt his ankle and is currently wearing a medical boot

Daily Mirror

Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain rushed to A&E with painful injury

Alex Bain, who has played Simon Barlow in Corrie since he was a child, shared photos of himself in a wheelchair in A&E

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