Corrie’s Alex Bain reveals he’s ‘been through some dark times’ after being bullied at school

Coronation Street star Alex Bain, 19, reveals he’s ‘been through some dark times’ after being bullied at school and credits his daughter Lydia-Rose, 2, for helping him get through it

Alex Bain has revealed he suffered ‘through some dark times’ after being bullied at school by other kids.

The Coronation Street star, 19, spoke candidly on Tuesday about his mental health, saying his daughter Lydia-Rose, two, helped him get through it.

Reflecting on his struggles, Alex told The Sun: ‘Kids can truthfully be horrible. I had a situation when I was in school and it affected me. 

Cruel: Coronation Street star Alex Bain, 19, revealed he’s ‘been through some dark times’ after being bullied at school and credited his daughter Lydia-Rose, 2, for helping him get through it

‘It affected me a lot more I think when I was getting older and I have struggled, especially with mental health. I’m open about it, but I’ve been through some dark times.’ 

As well as his daughter helping him, Alex also claimed he ‘would have been lost’ if he didn’t have his role in the soap as Simon Barlow at the time.

He explained: ‘Corrie has kept me going and especially having a daughter has kept me going – it gives me something to do.’

Fatherhood: Reflecting on his struggles, Alex said: 'Corrie has kept me going and especially having a daughter has kept me going – it gives me something to do'

Fatherhood: Reflecting on his struggles, Alex said: ‘Corrie has kept me going and especially having a daughter has kept me going – it gives me something to do’

Honest: Alex, who also thanked girlfriend Mollie Lockwood (pictured) for supporting him, said: 'Kids can truthfully be horrible... 'It affected me a lot more I think when I was getting older'

Honest: Alex, who also thanked girlfriend Mollie Lockwood (pictured) for supporting him, said: ‘Kids can truthfully be horrible… ‘It affected me a lot more I think when I was getting older’

Alex added that his girlfriend Mollie Lockwood and family have also helped support him with his mental health, as they reassure him that the bullies are just ‘jealous’ and he should continue to do his own thing.  

The actor shares his daughter with ex-girlfriend Levi Selby who gave birth to her when she was 16 and he was 17, the couple split in 2019.

News that Alex was set to become a first time dad with Levi emerged in May 2018 when Levi delightedly announced her pregnancy on social media with a picture of her ultrasound.

Former flame: The actor shares his daughter with ex-girlfriend Levi Selby (pictured) who gave birth to her when she was 16 and he was 17, the couple split in 2019

Former flame: The actor shares his daughter with ex-girlfriend Levi Selby (pictured) who gave birth to her when she was 16 and he was 17, the couple split in 2019

The teen revealed that she was due December 8 and received dozens of congratulations comments in reply. 

Alex joined the popular ITV soap in 2008 as Peter Barlow’s son, Simon Barlow, as he was forced to live with his alcoholic father after his mother, Lucy Barlow, died. 

The actor’s portrayal of the troubled youngster has seen him win two awards over the years – Best Young Performance at the 2011 The British Soap Awards and Best Young Performance at the 2012 Inside Soap Awards.

Got him through it: Alex also claimed he 'would have been lost' if he didn't have his role in the soap as Simon Barlow at the time (pictured on the soap)

Got him through it: Alex also claimed he ‘would have been lost’ if he didn’t have his role in the soap as Simon Barlow at the time (pictured on the soap)