CHARLIE De Melo is making the most of a drama-free life since his exit from the cobbles.
The former Coronation Street star traded his beard for a moustache and his fans are all saying he looks like a porn star.
In a shocking twist and after sabotaging Abi Franklin's chances of getting custody of baby Alfie, Imran Habeeb succumbed to a heart attack following a horrific car crash with his wife Toyah.
While this meant ITV viewers wouldn't be seeing the solicitor on their screens, it also meant actor Charlie De Melo could focus on other projects – one of them being his appearance.
The 32-year-old recently shared a selfie alongside a friend on Instagram where he appeared with a moustache and his followers were sent into a frenzy.
"Ditch n' Tache", he captioned before fans could comment.
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"THAT is a tache!!", one of them penned as another echoed: "That lip rug though!!!"
Another fan couldn't help but notice Charlie's moustache made him resemble an X-rated film star.
"I spy 1970’s porn star x", they quipped, still in the comment section, before another highlighted the actor's resemblance to Freddie Mercury with: ""I want to break free."
But among the many jokes and heartfelt compliments, some followers noticed Charlie sporting a nose stud.
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"Nose piercing too! Looking great", one added.
Another chimed in: "The nose piercing is great, the 'tache is….yeah…. But it's where all about them love heart glasses I need to know where they're from."
Other fans thought he looked like TV detective Magnum.
"Your rocking the Magnum PI look Charlie", one wrote as another agreed: "Auditioning to be the new Magnum PI?"
Corrie fans are fascinated by the actor who, as opposed to his former scheming on-screen alter ego, has shown off his caring personality through his presence on social media.
An animal-lover, Charlie has frequently posted snaps alongside his golden retrievers, Toni and Sarah.
He also shared pictures of an adorable litter of puppies who, eventually, went off to learn to be guide dogs.
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This has prompted Charlie to encourage fans to know more about what they do and how to support organisations involved through a heartwarming post.
"Goodbye, babies", he first wrote, "I'll miss you all very dearly. Time for you to go out into the world and do some real good, just like guide dog Yogi and your other half brothers and sisters."
But aside from breeding future guide dogs, Charlie is also known to donate his blood, urging fans to follow suit.
When he's not dedicating his time to causes he cares about, the actor enjoys motorbike rides.
On a more personal note, Charlie shares a close bond with his mother and the pair spent as much time as they can together.
He has also been seen hanging out with some famous friends which include his former Corrie co-stars and Emily Atack.
Speaking of co-stars, Charlie was once romantically involved with Nicola Thorp, who played Pat Phelan's daughter Nicola Rubenstein.
It was said the pair shared a decade-long friendship before their romance in 2018.
While things seemed to be going from strength to strength in Weatherfield, the couple called things off in January, 2019, but still managed to work together on set.
Since then, no details of Charlie's personal life have been leaked although his fans may know he has shifted his attention from the small screen to the stage.
In June, 2022, the former soap star uploaded a casting announcement for Nottingham Playhouse's production of The Clothes They Stood Up In, based on Alan Bennett's book.
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Charlie will be part of the line-up alongside Sophie Thompson, Adrian Scarborough, Natasha Magigi and newcomer Ned Costello.
Meanwhile, Coronation Street continues to air on ITV.
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