Ali Neeson

Alex Neeson was a character who arrived in Coronation Street for the programme's "baby swap" storyline in December 2007, his most recent appearance was in April 2008.

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 21st January 2008, Alex got hit by a car, and both boys were taken to hospital.

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 15th 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 7th March 2008 when Steve said he had to go. Michelle was upset but was also glad to have Ryan home again.

On 4th April 2008, 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 7th April 2008.

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

Miscellaneous information

 * During filming, Alex always seemed to be wearing a cap.
 * Alex's storyline was thought by many to be an extremely unlikeable, mainly because people thought that the storyline went on for too long.
 * Alex preffered to live with Michelle rather than with Nick or Wendy.