Alex Bain, who starred as Simon in the popular soap opera Coronation Street, has left the show and his exit story has been revealed. It involves a past character from the show.

After 16 years, Simon Barlow will be leaving Coronation Street. The popular ITV soap has officially confirmed his exit story, and it involves his father, Peter. Fans have been speculating about Simon's departure for months, as the 22-year-old actor, Alex, has been teasing it through his Instagram posts. Last month, he even had a leaving party that was attended by many current and former cast members of the show.

Next week, viewers will see Simon's final storyline unfold as he is approached by a sneaky cult leader, Rowan Cunliffe. Rowan tries to convince Simon to join him at the Altovalent Institute retreat. The details of these retreats are unknown, but it seems to involve some kind of reality coding that Rowan has been preaching to Simon's adoptive mother, Leanne Battersby, for months.

Fans may recall that Simon first met Rowan at the Chariot Square Hotel, after he was convicted of drink driving. Rowan's "self-help classes" caught the attention of both Simon and Leanne, who were charmed by his demeanor. Rowan invited them back to the hotel for further seminars, and Leanne even opened up to him about her past as a sex worker and the death of her son, Oliver.

This week, Leanne abruptly left without saying goodbye to her family, which caused Simon to turn to alcohol once again. In the upcoming episodes, Nick tries to reach out to her but finds that she has shut herself off from the world. In a desperate attempt to help Leanne, he turns to Rowan for assistance.

However, Rowan is dismissive and suggests that Simon should join Leanne at the retreat. This sparks concern from Nick and Toyah, who try to convince Simon not to go. They even reach out to Peter for help. Surprisingly, Peter offers Simon a job on his yacht, which he gladly accepts. Simon excitedly shows his friend, Carla, some pictures of his dad's travels, but she is heartbroken to see Peter with another woman.

Will Simon finally find his happily ever after, or will Leanne's return cause more turmoil? Only time will tell. If you're a fan of soaps like Coronation Street, EastEnders, or Emmerdale, join our community of 10,000 fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community. You'll have access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click the link, select "Join Chat," and don't forget to turn on notifications. We'd love to hear from you, so feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.

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