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Coronation Street star to leave soap after 21 years in emotional scenes


Coronation Street have confirmed that a character who has been on the show for over two decades has left with the actor bowing out after a huge 16 years on the cobbles

Alex Bain who plays Simon Barlow will exit the soap after 16 years (Image: ITV) Read MoreRelated Articles Coronation Street fans 'work out' Lauren's alive but 'held captive' in chilling twist Peter bid adieu to the street after decades in December, while following that his sister Tracy Barlow also seemed to exit the show for good in an unexpected twist. Simon will join Peter on his boat trip around the world (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Alex Bain, who has portrayed his character for the last 16 years from childhood, recently responded to his imminent departure.

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