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Coronation Street favourite is 'struggling to leave' show and 'has begged bosses' to bring his character back as he is axed after 15 years on the cobbles: 'It's been incredibly emotional'


The actor, 22, is reportedly gutted to leave the show despite putting on a brave face, and has 'begged bosses' to keep his character in mind for the future - after 15 years on the soap.

His close pal and fellow Corrie star Jack James Ryan shared an emotional tribute to Alex, calling him an 'icon' and a 'brother' as they celebrated his exit from the soap. Sharing the snap on his Instagram stories Jack, 28 - who played former bad boy Jacob Hay - posed hugging Alex alongside two female pals and penned proudly: '15 years is no joke. His close pal and fellow Corrie star Jack James Ryan shared an emotional tribute to Alex, calling him an 'icon' and a 'brother' as they celebrated his exit from the soap

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