ITV Coronation Street star Alex Bain quits social media with devastating message after his engagement is called off

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Coronation Street star wrote: “Due to recent personal life events, I will be taking a break from all forms of social media. I’m sure you can all understand.

I will still be around however, because of certain numbers of comments made on the recent articles, and numerous other personal reasons, I will stepping away for a while to work on myself and personal healing. “For now, unless it’s necessary for me to be here, I will be very absent for a while. ” He then urged people to “be kind” as he hinted at “struggling” with nasty comments aimed at him following the news of his split. READ MORE Ant and Dec share honest reaction to Bruno Tonioli replacing David Walliams on ITV Britain's Got Talent Alex added: “Remember everyone: try to be kind to people in the world, as under the surface no one knows everyone’s own struggles. ” He then signed off with: “And to those who have messaged me personally: I have seen them and I thank you, from the bottom of my heart. ” It comes after Alex announced his engagement last year. “They’re gutted the relationship didn’t work out, but they’re both so young it’s hard to make such a big commitment early on in their lives.

Their mates have rallied around to support them and keep them busy. Simon is focused on the soap and getting stuck into storylines and his role," a source said.

At the time of confirming the news, Alex said: "I thought, 'If I don't do it now, I'll keep getting more and more nervous'. I was pretty certain she'd say, 'Yes', but I was still bricking it.