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Coronation Street icon confirms return to soap with cryptic post


Coronation Street star Alex Bain, who has played Simon Barlow on the soap for 15 years, has teased he's back 'home' with a snap of the show's production site despite his imminent exit

Since he first stepped foot on the cobbles, Alex has been at the centre of some gripping storylines, including domestic abuse and a dramatic plot where he lashed out at his cousin, Amy Barlow. Coronation Street star Alex Bain, who has played Simon Barlow on the soap for 15 years, has teased that he's back 'home' with a snap of the show's production site ahead of his exit Read MoreRelated Articles Corrie's Tina O'Brien given time off work as she's left 'traumatised' by shocking altercation Away from the screen, Alex faced his own life-altering experience when he became a father in 2018 at the age of 17 (Image: No credit)He added: "It was quite nice to take a breather in lockdown, and have time to slow down and watch my daughter grow.

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