Coronation Street star Alex Bain took a night off from the cobbles as he enjoyed a trip to the theatre with his girlfriend Mollie Lockwood on Monday.
The Simon Barlow actor, 20, made a rare public appearance with his dancer girlfriend for the press night of the Addams Family at The Opera House Theatre in Manchester.
The happy couple put on a loved-up display as they joined fellow Corrie stars Rebecca Ryan and her brother Jack James Ryan for the show.
Adam rocked a black denim jacket, which he teamed with a white T-shirt and jeans, while Mollie looked chic in a trench coach and toted a Louis Vuitton handbag.
The couple have been dating since 2019, with Alex finding love with the stunning dancer after splitting from his childhood sweetheart Levi Selby.
He first went public with their relationship when he posted a tribute to her on his Instagram in December 2019.
They met through Alex's second job as a choreographer and have posted a few snaps of their relationship on Instagram.
Alex was aged just 17 when he became a father to Lydia-Rose just after sitting his GCSEs.
"I adore having a child, I really do, and I wouldn't have it any other way. But don't get me wrong, she runs me ragged!" he joked.
"It was quite nice to take a breather in lockdown, and have time to slow down and watch my daughter grow. She's actually just started nursery, which is pretty scary.
"My family has always said that I was exactly like she is when I was her age. Before Covid, she was going to dance classes as well, so she's really following in her dad's footsteps. She's always dancing and singing – it's great!"
In May last year, Alex was the victim of cruel trolling on social media after bullies criticised his parenting skills.
Defending himself he took to Instagram stories to highlight the "struggle" of being a "single dad," refusing to accept any further nasty comments.
"Anyone don't like me and the way I've raised my daughter then they can pop up and DM me and we can talk about it honestly had enough," he posted on Instagram stories.
He has been at the centre of many controversial and emotional storylines over his 13 years on the show.
The actor has played the role of Simon Barlow since 2008.
Storylines have have included his mother's death, a custody battle between Peter and his maternal grandfather, a custody battle between Peter and Leanne, Simon physically abusing Leanne, and Simon dealing drugs.
