Simon Barlow has been in Coronation Street since 2003. But how old is he and who plays him?
From cute toddler to drug-running teen, Simon‘s done a lot during his time on the cobbles.
He is played by actor Alex Bain, who recently got engaged.
Who is Alex engaged to? And does he have any children?
Who is Simon Barlow in Coronation Street?
Simon Barlow is the biological son of Peter Barlow and Peter’s second wife Lucy Richards, aka Lucy Barlow.
Simon was born July 6, 2003 meaning he’s currently 18 years old. He’ll turn 19 this year.
In 2008, when Simon was five, Lucy died of breast cancer off-screen. Peter returned to Weatherfield with his son.
Peter eventually started a relationship with Leanne Battersby who became a mother figure to Simon.
Although Peter and Leanne are no longer together, Simon still lives with her and refers to her as ‘mum.’
Over the years Simon has been through a lot, having to deal with the loss of his mum, grandmother Dierdre and his dad’s alcohol addiction.
He even struggled with anger issues as a young teen and began physically abusing Leanne.
And last year he began selling drugs in order to financially support Leanne as she fell apart following the death of her son, Oliver.
Coronation Street: Jacob Hay and Simon Barlow
Jacob was the one who got Simon involved with Harvey. Jacob was awful to Leanne, making horrible comments about her late son Oliver.
After drug dealer Harvey wreaked havoc on the Street, Simon and Leanne were forced to go into hiding after Leanne reported Harvey to the police.
They came back once he was banged up, but Harvey staged a prison break and came looking for Leanne.
Harvey ended up shooting Natasha Blakeman in a case of mistaken identity.
The death left Simon guilt-ridden and he just can’t forgive Jacob for his part in it.
After Harvey went to prison, Jacob came back to the street and began dating Simon’
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