Coronation Street star Alex Bain's pregnant teenage girlfriend has prompted speculation of a split - leaving fans baffled.

The soap star, 16, is believed to have parted ways from Levi Selby, also 16, after she took to her Facebook with a picture of her recent ultrasound alongside the caption: 'Me and my little girl from now on!! Can't wait to start my life with her.'

Shock news that Alex, who has played the lovable Simon Barlow for 10 years after joining in 2008, was set to become a first time dad with Levi emerged in May, who was 12 weeks pregnant at the time.

Over? Coronation Street star Alex Bain's pregnant teenage girlfriend has prompted speculation of a split - leaving fans baffled

Levi delightedly announced her pregnancy on social media with a picture of a recent ultrasound two months ago.

And now the teenager has taken to her Facebook page to hint at a change in circumstances, but remains defiant in being there for her unborn daughter.

Speaking of the situation, a source told The Sun: 'She was proud to tell the world she and Alex were going to be parents. But things haven’t been running smoothly between them and now he’s told her it’s over.

'Everyone’s hoping it’s not because he already feels tied down.'

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Alex for further comment.

'Me and my little girl from now on!' The soap star, 16, is believed to have parted ways from Levi Selby, also 16, after she took to her Facebook with a picture of her recent ultrasound

Starting a family: Shock news that Alex was set to become a first time dad with Levi (pictured) emerged in May, who was 12 weeks pregnant at the time

Meanwhile Levi's pals have rallied around her to offer support with one stating: 'Don’t need no one else, you’ll be a great mamma to that little princess.'

Another commented: 'It’s all gunna be okay, don’t waste any sleep over it cuz it’s not worth the stress the baby can probably feel what you’re feeling and she doesn’t deserve it, neither do you.'

During her initial pregnancy announcement, Levi revealed that she was due December 8 and received dozens of congratulations comments in reply.

And a source close to child star Alex told The Sun: 'Alex has been telling everyone he's going to be a father. He isn't keeping it a secret.'

'It's hard to tell if he's happy about it or not but he's definitely not ashamed of it.'

However, the source implied it was a distraction from the GCSE Alex was studying for at his school in Lancashire.

Excitement: Levi delightedly announced her pregnancy on social media with a picture of a recent ultrasound two months ago and revealed she was due in December

'Some people have been saying how young he is to be having a baby. It's only happened to one other person at his school in recent years so it is pretty shocking,' they said.

Levi's mother Judith Calvert appeared excited to be having a grandchild, making the picture of the ultrasound her Facebook profile picture surrounded by hearts.

The pregnancy also got a thumbs up form her aunt Tracey Adams, who replied 'congratulations to you both'.

Alex and Levi had been dating since last April despite attending separate schools.

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.

'Isn't keeping it a secret': In May, a source close to child star Alex revealed that he had been 'telling everyone he's going to be a father'

Cobbles legend: 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 troubled character went on to be adopted by his stepmum, Leanne Battersby, but later turned abusive towards her and she was forced to report him to the police.

While more recently, Simon has got into the wrong crowd and was discovered to be one of the members of the gang that mugged Audrey Roberts.

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.