Coronation Street's Imran Habeeb star Charlie De Melo 'quits soap' after five years

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Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has taken the step of slamming his character Imran Habeeb amid reports that he's leaving the soap.

Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has slammed his character Imran Habeeb as 'selfish' and 'self-serving' amid handing in his notice to the ITV soap.Charlie first stepped into Imran's shoes back in 2017 when he joined the cobbles as the ladies' man lawyer - torn between Battersby sisters Leanne and Toyah in his early days on the soap.Since then, he has had a one night stand with Abi Webster, helped foster Kelly Neelan before she ultimately ended up homeless, and told countless lies to partner Toyah as they attempt to care for foster daughter Elsie.And, later this year, Charlie will bid farewell to the Street after announcing his intention to quit after an incredible five years.But not before slamming his character while speaking to Daily Star and other press.Charlie said: "I certainly think Imran is [a selfish character]. I think he’s far more selfish than he would let on."One of the few things you’re told when you’re starting out as actors is that you’re never really supposed to judge your characters, you’re supposed to go into it with a neutral head.

Coronation Street's Imran Habeeb is set for more turmoil next week after finding out the true parentage of Abi Webster's new baby.Abi's world was sent spiralling when she gave birth to her son Alfie on what would have been Seb Franklin's birthday - and she immediately knew the baby wasn't Kevin's.Instead, her one night stand with Imran had come back to bite her.And now Imran actor Charlie De Melo has insisted that his character "would sacrifice" his existing relationship with Toyah Battersby and their new foster daughter Elsie to be with his biological son.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, the star explained: "In these initial few scenes in the neonatal care unit, when he sees his son for the first time - he’s premature, he’s tiny, he’s hooked up to wires and has machines that are helping him breathe and feeding him."He’s this little guy who is so helpless and needs help, not just from the medical staff, but also his family unit."Imran makes an instinctive snap decision that this is where I need to be, this is the only thing that matters.

INTRODUCED to viewers as Adam Barlow' unstable ex Lydia Chambers, Rebecca Ryan has wreaked havoc in the cobbles. But four months after her Coronation Street debut, the actress has decided to call it quits.

Coronation Street actress Sally Carman has spoken out on the aftermath of Abi Webster’s ‘surprise’ baby storyline, revealing the shocked mum pays tribute to her late son Seb with her new arrival’s name. Soap fans were left open-mouthed at the end of Sunday 6 March’s cliffhanger episode when Abi went into labour with Imran Habeeb’s (Charlie De Melo) baby at the side of the road.

In one of the biggest Coronation Street twists for a long time, fans found out on Friday for the first time that Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) is sensationally around six months pregnant, as she went in to labour.The surprise baby news shocked fans. But not only was this a shock for fans, the contractions were the first time Abi knew that she was about to became a mum again. Abi quickly called the paramedics and told them she was going into labour.

WHILE his character is at the centre of an ongoing storyline alongside Abi and Toyah, Charlie De Melo has decided to quit Coronation Street. Prior to his time on the cobbles, the actor had a stint in EastEnders.

CORONATION Street fans are devastated after Charlie de Melo quit the soap. The actor has played lawyer Imran Habeeb in the ITV soap since 2017 but has now decided to move on, The Sun revealed yesterday. One wrote: “Gutted! He’s the best actor on Corrie.” A second said: “A real shame.

CORONATION Street star Charlie de Melo has a cosy, stylish home that he shares with his two adorable Golden Retrievers. The actor, who The Sun exclusively revealed last night has quit Coronation Street after five years, regularly shares pictures of dogs Toni and Sarah around the house.

CORONATION Street star Charlie de Melo has quit the soap after five years. The actor has played lawyer Imran Habeeb in the ITV soap since 2017 but has now decided to move on, The Sun can exclusively reveal. A source said: “Charlie’s loved his time on the soap but the time is right to try new things.

Charlie de Melo has quit Coronation Street after being on the cobbles for five years, it has been reported.

Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has reportedly quit the ITV soap after five years.The actor has played lawyer Imran Habeeb on the cobbles since 2017.The Sun reports that the soap star has now quit his role. A source said: “Charlie’s loved his time on the soap but the time is right to try new things.