Corrie star Alex Bain and his girlfriend Levi Selby have been the victims of cruel internet trolls after revealing their baby news.
Alex, who plays troubled teenager Simon Barlow in the soap, has been targeted by online trolls after he and his girlfriend Levi revealed they were expecting a baby.
16-year-old Levi revealed she’s pregnant after posting a picture of her 12-week scan on social media. Alex has also reportedly been telling friends he’s going to be a dad.
“Alex has been telling everyone he’s going to be a father,” a source told The Sun.
“He isn’t keeping it a secret. It’s hard to tell if he’s happy about it or not but he’s definitely not ashamed of it.”
The source also explained how people have been reacting to how young the couple are, adding: “It’s only happened to one other person at his school in recent years so it is pretty shocking.”
And trolls have been targeting the youngsters online.
One wrote: “Has Alex Bain 16yrs old never heard of a condom? Maybe he's as dim as Simon the unlikeable character he plays in Corrie. Shocking news and nothing to be proud off. #corrie”
Another commented: "Kids having kids lets jyst hooe hes nothing like his character 🤣😂 #alexbain."
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Corrie wedding week
It's wedding week for Michelle and Robert - what could possibly go wrong? Michelle reckons it's doomed from the start, as her dad Johnny Connor calls to say he won't be attending and son Ryan Connor is missing. Is it really all down hill from here?
David makes a brave confession
David Platt hears Johnny pour his heart out to Peter Barlow, wishing that Aidan had talked to him rather than internalise his demons. This makes David reach a decision and he tells Shona he's ready to report Josh Tucker for rape. But he has to be quick, because Josh is about to leave.
Gary catches Phelan
Gary Windass and Joe Haslam sneak into Phelan's caravan.
Phelan CAPTURED
A fight breaks out but Joe knocks Phelan out (hurrah). Gary and Joe return to the builder's yard and lock Phelan in the storeroom. But when Sarah discovers a bound, gagged and unconscious Phelan what will she do?
Josh arrested
Thanks to David's brave confession to the police, they arrest Josh on suspicion of rape. Josh of course feigns bewilderment. Will he end up behind bars?
Unfinished business?
Robert assures Michelle that nothing's going to ruin their big day. We're not convinced...
Steve stirs the pot
Ex-flame Steve McDonald approaches Michelle and tells her about Robert's steroid abuse and heart attack.
Steve takes his chance
Steve insists Michelle is too good for Robert and that she deserves better. Are they about to snog?
Yikes
YES. Steve goes in for a kiss but will Michelle feel the same way?
Robert catches the ex-lovers
To make matters worse, Robert sees them locking lips on the morning of the wedding. Well it's not the best start to a marriage.
Phelan AWAKES
Jack Webster lets himself into the builder's yard and discovers Phelan tied up and awake. Get out of there, Jack.
Phlean BRIBES
Phelan offers Jack a tenner to cut him free. To be fair, he could get a lot of sweets from The Kabin with that money. Luckily, Sarah Platt and Gary turn up just in time.
Phelan ESCAPES
Handing Jack a tenner, Sarah sends him on his way and makes him promise not to tell anyone. Phelan goads Gary with nasty jibes about his mum Anna Windass. Gary snaps and gives him a vicious kicking, but Phelan suddenly rears up and throws a chair at Gary. He barges his way into the builder's yard where he pulls out a gun. Arghhh.
More woe for Eileen
Incandescent with rage, Phelan ties up Gary and Sarah and heads to No.11 with his gun. To Eileen Grimshaw's horror, Phelan forces his way in the house. A gunshot rings out - WHAT'S HAPPENED?
Robert does a runner
Just as the wedding ceremony is about to begin, Daniel Osbourne arrives at the bistro and confides in Carla Connor that Robert's done a runner. Awkward.
Who's been hurt?
But there's an even bigger drama unfolding, as Phelan makes his way into the Bistro carrying his first casualty. Who is it?
Hostage situation
Ali Neeson is on hand to give first aid - phew. But Phelan grabs a hostage and locks himself in the kitchen. As the police surround the Bistro, will everyone make it out alive?
David confides in family
David tells mum Gail Platt and grandma Audrey Roberts about his rape ordeal. They listen in horror and Gail gives her son a big hug. We're so relieved the truth is finally out for David.
Rosemary
Gail calls Rosemary Piper and tells her she has the money and would like to be rid of Richard's curse once and for all. Hmm, we're not sure if this will be the end of it, Gail.
Will they make it?
Daniel breaks the news to Michelle that Robert's on his way to London after seeing Steve kiss her. Michelle turns on Steve and blaming him for Robert's departure, orders him to get him back. But will Robert listen? Will the wedding go ahead?
Levi’s mum jumped to her daughters defence after she received negative comments on her Facebook page about the pregnancy.
She wrote: “"Do not judge my daughter by your own low standards...
"Cowardly excuse of a human... JEALOUS BULLY springs to mind."
Alex and Levi’s baby is due in December.