Coronation Street's Simon star says 'guess who' as he sends message amid storyline 'exit' backlash

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has told fans 'guess who' as he confirmed that he's back filming on the cobbles despite claims he'll soon be leaving. It comes after some fans of the ITV soap didn't react well to news of his character Simon Barlow's punishment in recent scenes.

Back in February Simon was seen causing a car accident with Sam Blakeman also in the car. After a heavy night drinking at Carla Connor's flat with her nephew Bobby, Simon woke up from his hazy slumber but as his new pal tidied up, Simon surreptitiously took a swig of vodka.

Once back home, the character ended up agreeing to take Sam to his chess competition while Nick Tilsley headed out shopping with Toyah Habeeb - which unbeknownst to his partner Leanne, is for an engagement ring.

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Soon after Simon set off with Sam in tow, the 20-year-old lost control of the car on a bend and crashed into a road sign. In a panic, Simon ordered Sam out of the car and told him he needed to run, with him knowing that he'd been drinking and could be done for drink-driving.

However, the truth did eventually come out after Sam told Leanne that 'no one was hurt'. It left Simon being forced to admit that he pranged her car but when she insisted they report it to the police, Simon refused and admitted he was over the drink-drive limit, leaving Leanne horrified.

Leanne covered for Simon with her partner and Sam's dad Nick but the truth has since caused friction in their relationship. However, Simon did have to come clean and last week Corrie fans saw the character hit with an eight-month driving ban and took to social