ITV Corrie's Charlie De Melo hits back as he introduces adorable new members to family after 'confirming' co-star romance

Former Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has been forced to respond to some comments after introducing a few adorable members to his family. The actor, who fans will probably best know for playing Imran Habeeb in the ITV soap, took to Instagram to share a string of images that had many of his followers cooing.

However, some were quick to respond with unfounded criticism. In one image, Charlie beamed for the camera as he held up one of his dog's new pups. The former soap star has previously been described as the Guide Dogs UK charity as a 'doggy doula'.

Dog dad to his own two golden retriever dogs, Toni and Sarah, Charlie is believed to breed his dogs before their puppies go off to learn to be guide dogs. And taking to his social media account earlier this week, Charlie introduced his followers to his beloved pooch's new litter.

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"Sarah and her nuggets. Day 1,” Charlie captioned the post. There were also videos of the pups as they were born as well as a sweet snap of Sarah with her four-legged brood. Former Inbetweeners star Emily Atack was among the first to reply, simply writing: "Oh my good god."

Corrie star Tony Maudsley, who plays George Shuttleworth, said: "I'm SO jealous!!!!!!" While EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley, who viewers know for playing Karen Taylor, posted a string of red heart emojis. And fans were also quick to gush over the adorable new arrivals.

@paula__hyde said: "Thank you for all of your hard work from a very grateful Guide Dog Owner, beautiful pups to an even more beautiful Mum." @emma.taylor.792 wrote: "Oh my. Amazing job your doing be proud of yourself."