Simon Barlow makes major decision ahead of Coronation Street exit
The lad is keen to make things right.
AFTER crashing Leanne Battersby’s car with Sam Blakeman, Simon Barlow is trying hard to stay on the straight and narrow.
As he gears up for his Coronation Street exit, the character makes a huge announcement. How will Leanne and Nick Tilsley react?
Simon Barlow (portrayed by Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles.
The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend.
But the apple never falls too far from the tree and, in an attempt to cope with the feeling of being abandoned by his own father, Simon turned to alcohol, spiralling out of control.
Things went from bad to worse for him when he took his mother Leanne Battersby’s car to drive Sam Blakeman to a chess competition while under the influence – and he crashed the vehicle.
Sam (Jude Riordan) encountered health issues after the accident while Simon has to face the legal consequences of his actions.
In scenes due to air next week on ITV, Simon takes responsibility and tells Nick (Ben Price) and Leanne (Jane Danson) that he is prepared for whatever punishment the magistrate deems fit for him.
Sam, on the other hand, agrees to write a character reference for Simon’s day in court.
Later on, as Leanne and Simon get ready to leave for court, Nick makes out that he’s far too busy to go with them.
Simon is disappointed and Leanne shoots her fiancé a filthy look.
While Leanne tried to cover for Simon, Nick was less than forgiving towards him as the lad put his own son Sam in danger.
As regular viewers of the Manchester-based program will remember, Nick kicked Simon out of Victoria Court as punishment, leaving him to sleep rough.
In other scenes, Leanne tells Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) that she’s taking Simon to the The Institute seminar at the Chariot Square Hotel.
Debbie suggests she takes Nick along too so they can check out the wedding fayre for their upcoming nuptials.
Under pressure, Nick reluctantly agrees to accompany Leanne to the wedding fayre, but how will it go, particularly as he harbours doubts about their engagement?
While this remains to be seen, much like Simon’s next chapter as Alex Bain is preparing to wave goodbye to soap fans, a new sinister storyline takes shape for Leanne.
Rowan from The Institute charms the restaurateur and gives her the benefit of his advice.
He then talks to Leanne and encourages her to share her innermost thoughts and feelings.
As he makes to leave, he flashes her a smile and Leanne finds herself blushing.
Actor Ben Price has recently revealed that Leanne is set for a horrific storyline as she slowly falls victim to a cult.
Emrhys Cooper is joining the Corrie cast in upcoming scenes as he takes on the role of brand new villain Rowan.
But what will it mean for Simon?
Coronation Street airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm on ITV.
