Alex Neeson

Infobox soap character
color =#F0E68C
series = Coronation Street
name = Alex Neeson
portrayer = Dario Coates
first = 17 December 2007
last = 18 April 2008
residence = Weatherfield
born = 14 January 1992
parents = Dean
Michelle Connor
Nick Neeson (adoptive)
Wendy Neeson (adoptive)
aunts/uncles = Paul Connor
Liam Connor
grandparents = Barry Connor
Helen Connor
cousins = Paul Connor Jr.
occupation = Student at Oakhill
residence =Oakhill

Alex Neeson is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera "Coronation Street", played by Dario Coates. He made a first onscreen appearance on 17 December 2007. Information was known about the character before his debut because he was involved in the soap opera's child swap storyline. [ [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a78558/corries-michelle-in-child-swap-storyline.html DigitalSpy.co.uk] ]

Background

In October 2007 it was announced that Michelle Connor would find that her child was swapped at birth, and that Alex was in fact her real son. [ [http://www.dailystar.co.uk/soaperstar/view/19230/Michelle-in-tot-mix-up/ Daily Star] ] The actor who plays Alex, Dario Coates stated in an interview that his character "Is just a normal teenager". [ [http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/newsandgossip/DarioCoatesexclusive/default.html "Coronation Street" website] ]

Biological son of Michelle Connor and her late partner, Dean, he is currently living with his legal father, Nick Neeson. Nick and his wife, Wendy have divorced over the row about Alex not being their biological son.

It was later revealed that Alex would find out the truth from the very child he got swapped with. Nick's biological son, Ryan told Alex the truth when they fought in the street on 21 January 2008, Alex got hit by a car, and both boys were taken to hospital. [ [http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/article643334.ece The Sun] ]

torylines

In February 2008, Alex was seen in The Kabin telling Norris how he was Michelle's son and that she would pay for the sweets he'd bought. The news soon spread across Weatherfield but Ryan didn't find this funny when Amber commented on this. Alex was later taken by the police, as he had been caught shoplifting The Kabin, so they took him to The Rovers when he claimed that is where he lives, so Michelle said that she was his mother and he was safe to stay at the pub.

On 15 February 2008 Alex moved in with Michelle, Steve, Amy and Ryan at the Rovers Return Inn. Whilst staying there, he caused a few problems. Such as when he lost Amy when he was supposed to be looking after her, also by barricading himself in the pub, which led to a stand off in which Michelle talked him into opening the doors and driving Ryan out to live with her brother, Liam. He later refused to go back and live with Wendy, causing a lot more pressure on Michelle. Alex moved out and went to live with Nick on 7 March when Steve said he had to go. Michelle was upset but was also glad to have Ryan home again.

On 4 April, Steve went to Alex's house and tried to persuade Alex to see Michelle again, after some thought, he met up with Michelle once again on 7 April 2008.

The character was last seen when Michelle was about to take Alex and Ryan to see their grandparents in Ireland.

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