Coronation Street viewers seem to have concerns regarding baby Alfie’s “life mentors” as they deemed them unfit for the role due to their tempestuous pasts.
Imran Habeeb and Abi Webster’s son has been the centre of controversy ever since she gave birth to him unexpectedly in March.
Since then, Imran and Abi have been at war regarding who should be Alfie’s full-time legal guardian.
However, the law is now in Imran and his new wife Toyah’s favour as incriminating photos emerged which didn’t help Abi’s case.
But in a recent episode of the ITV soap, during Alfie’s naming ceremony which was organised by Toyah, viewers were not impressed that Kelly Neelan and Leanne Battersby were named as Alfie’s “life mentors”.
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Due to Kelly and Leanne’s turbulent past, fans flocked to Twitter to share their thoughts on the decision.
One person penned: “Kelly and Leanne as life mentors …. Ffs you might as well just give him back to Abbie.”
Another fumed: “Christ on a bike. Leanne (a former escort) and Kelly (who was part of the gang that murdered his older brother) as ‘LIFE MENTORS’. Have you ever heard such Toyah WOKE twaddle. Where’s Billy when you need him?”
A third said: “‘Life mentor’ Kelly? I mean, she’s certainly been through a lot in her short life but maybe get a few more years in first?”
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While other spectators were quick to point out the lack of attendees at the naming ceremony overall.
Heading straight to Twitter again, one person said: “I understand that there’s filming logistics, but come on Corrie only Leane, Nick and Kelly showed up for Alfie’s naming ceremony?”
While another shared: “Imran, Toyah, Leanne, Kelly and Abi! Is that the sum total of guests at the naming ceremony?”
Coronation Street promises a dramatic week later this month, as Abi and Imran’s feud intensifies which will also affect other residents on the cobbles.
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John Whiston, who is the MD Continuing Drama & Head of ITV in the North, said: “The pigeons really do come home to roost for some of Corrie’s best loved characters in this fantastic week of edge of your seat drama.
“Secrets unravel, truths hurt and lives well and truly turn upside down as the lengths Imran went to to take baby Alfie away from Abi are revealed.
“Whether your sympathies are with Abi, with Toyah or with Imran, this is not a week to be missed.”
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