Coronation Street Simon star's new job three months after 'obvious' exit as he addresses 'sadness'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCoronation Street star Alex Bain has revealed his next job, three months after his bowed out of the long-running show. Fans of the ITV soap will know the actor for playing Simon Barlow in the ITV soap.
Alex arrived as Simon in Weatherfield at six years old and earlier this year, aged 22, his final scenes aired. He first confirmed rumours he was leaving the cobbles in April as he took to social media with a snap from his dressing room during his last day on the set.
He said at the time: "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." READ MORE: Coronation Street star's five-word message to fans after shock comeback U-turn READ MORE: Read more of our Coronation Street stories here Then in June in Alex's final scenes, Corrie fans saw Simon leave Weatherfield to join his dad, Peter Barlow, on a yacht following his own exit on Boxing Day.
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