Coronation Street star Alex Bain has officially left the ITV soap after 15 years, with the 22-year-old saying goodbye to fans in an emotional video on Instagram
Coronation Street star Alex Bain - who played Simon Barlow on the soap for 15 years - has said goodbye to fans in an emotional post.
Sending his fans a goodbye message, Alex took to Coronation Street's official Instagram page in a behind-the-scenes video. Stood by Gail's home with the Rovers in shot, Alex thanked the fans for their support over the years. "And I just wanted to say a big old thank you to everybody who supported me over the years, all the people I've worked with, and it's been an honour and I will always cherish my time here on Coronation Street."A number of his co-stars took to the comments to wish Alex well, with his on-screen adoptive mum Jane Danson - who plays Leanne Battersby - writing: "End of an era. Good luck Al …. Such special times.
In Monday night's episode, fans saw Simon leave Weatherfield in emotional scenes. The youngster hugged Leanne before jumping into the back of a taxi to join his dad Peter, who is working abroad.
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