Another favourite could leave the cobbles this week as suspicions grow around the wellness group, The Institute. Last week, viewers said an emotional farewell to TV legend Simon Barlow (played by Alex Bain) after 16 years on the show. After overcoming his battle with alcoholism, the TV hunk has decided to begin afresh.
On New Year’s Day, his father Peter (Chris Gascoyne) left Weatherfield to explore the world after he landed a job on a yacht. And now, his son will be joining him on his wild adventure. It’s fair to say his mum Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) was furious to learn his decision after she returned from her retreat with the Institute.
The star was enraged that nobody bothered to consult her about this big decision. However, Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) insisted that he left a message with her community leader Rowan Cunliffe (Emrhys Cooper) earlier in the week. Since his exit, the doting mum has isolated herself more and more from her friends and family and thrown her efforts into being a key part in The Institute.
Meanwhile, her sister Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) has grown increasingly concerned for her sister and her connection to the wellness group. Toyah is convinced that the group is actually a cult which is determined to swindle their followers out of thousands of pounds. Shortly after Simon left the cobbles, Toyah overheard Leanne telling someone on a video call that she loved them, believing it to be Rowan.
Now, Daily Star has quizzed one of the world’.
