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Coronation Street star Alex Bain confirms he’s filmed his final scenes as Simon Barlow after reports claim he ‘begged to stay’

Coronation Street actor Alex Bain has revealed on social media he has filmed his last scene as Simon Barlow and will exit the cobbles.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain, who has played Simon Barlow for 15 years, has confirmed he’s filmed his final scenes on the soap. Simon sucked Leanne into the Institute (Credit: ITV) A source claimed to The Sun at the time: “Alex is sad to be leaving Coronation Street because it really is like a family. An insider told The Sun: “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.”

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