New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

A DAD AT 17!

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Coronation Street star Alex Bain has become a teenage dad. The actor and his girlfriend Levi Shelby (16) welcomed a baby girl,

Lydia-Rose Bain, on December 2, a week after Alex turned 17.

The new mum excitedly shared a picture of the baby on her Facebook page, and the announceme­nt was flooded with congratula­tions from friends and family.

The soap star, who plays troubled teen Simon Barlow

on the show, was forced to deny rumours that he and Levi had split up a few weeks ago. He posted on Facebook: “I’m still with my girlfriend and can’t wait to have my own little family.”

Alex joined Corrie in 2008 as Peter Barlow’s son, who had to live with his alcoholic dad after his mother died. His character has been involved in several hard-hitting storylines recently, including physically abusing his stepmum, Leanne Barlow, and joining a gang.

 ??  ?? Alex plays a troubled teen on the soap, but he’s adamant that he’s ready to step up and be in dad in real life.
Alex plays a troubled teen on the soap, but he’s adamant that he’s ready to step up and be in dad in real life.
 ??  ?? Alex, here with co-star Chris Gascoyne (50), was cast when he was just 7. Below: Girlfriend Levi is happy to be a mum.
Alex, here with co-star Chris Gascoyne (50), was cast when he was just 7. Below: Girlfriend Levi is happy to be a mum.

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