Coronation Street star Alex Bain has spoken of battling "dark times" at school when he was teased for being a dancer.The actor, who plays Simon Barlow in the ITV soap, is also a choreographer.And he revealed the abuse he suffered from fellow pupils and how Corrie and his family helped him to recover.The 19-year-old star said: "I went through quite a few tough times, even from primary school."Being the only male dancer, kids can be horrible."I never saw it as bullying, that naive lack of awareness as a child."I had a situation in school.
It affected me, it affected me a lot more when I got older."He added: "I have struggled myself with mental health. I am open about it."I have been through dark times.
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