Coronation Street star Alex Bain has jetted off and said 'bon voyage' to the UK after he landed up in hospital. The actor, who is best known for playing Simon Barlow in the ITV soap, reportedly ended up in A&E before his trip on Monday (May 23).
The soap star shared pictures of him sat in a wheelchair as he attended Blackburn Hospital A&E department in now-deleted Instagram Stories. According to the Mirror he joked that it was "not where he expected to end up" that evening.
He then added: "Don’t worry guys it’s just my ankle," before later added another picture showing his injury being supported by a medical boot.
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But he's not let that ruin his plans and on Monday night Alex, who has appeared in Corrie as the son of Peter Barlow since 2008, headed off to Manchester Airport. Sharing a selfie on his Instagram Story while on his way, he wrote: "Time to see if I've still got my flight legs or something like that."
He then shared his thanks with airport staff as he grappled with his moon boot. Sharing a picture of his legs while waiting for his flight, the 20-year-old wrote: "Got a fancy new set of wheels! Thank you to the helpful people at Manchester Airport."
Then it was time for him to board with Alex saying: "Bon voyage Great Britain [heart emoji]. I will miss you!" He then revealed that he had made his way to Pula, Croatia, via Frankfurt in Germany. "Pula inbound," he said. Such a beautiful country already! Full of extremely kind people!"
The Corrie star also shared a snap of his hotel where he said he'll be for a 'few days'. It comes after Alex shared his pride for his girlfriend, Mollie Lockwood. She was recently celebrating bagging her first professional acting job and shared a few stills to her Instagram page.
Alex was quick to reply: "Very proud indeed boo!" He also shares it to his own Instagram Story and added: "Super proud of you!"
Last month the loved-up couple made a rare public appearance together. Alex looked happier than ever as his girlfriend joined him on the red carpet at the press night for The Addams Family at The Opera House Theatre.
Alex, 20, was snapped making his way into the venue looking much different to his on-screen character. His trademark dark locks were still intact with a moustache also making an appearance as he donned a white shirt, black jeans and a matching black denim jacket.
Mollie, meanwhile, opted for a black ensemble under a long-line, camel-coloured coat as she carried a Louis Vuitton handbag. The pair smiled for the cameras, each with a protective arm around one another.
