Coronation Street fans thrilled as ‘adorable’ new cast member joins ITV soap

CORONATION Street viewers were left gushing over a new cast member's debut alongside Roy Cropper.

Freddie the dog made his first appearance during Monday's episode of the ITV soap.

He arrived onto the cobbles with Roy Cropper's (David Neilson) friend Melvyn.

Roy returned early to the café clutching Freddie and explained to Shona and Nina how Melvyn had a funny turn.

Melvyn ended up in hospital and there was nobody to look after the dog. 

Fans took to Twitter to swoon over the newest cast member.

One said: "Freddie the dog is too adorable."

Another wrote: "Freddie the dog is so cute."

A third penned: "Corrie dog near Roy the dog killer."

Roy recently contributed to Evelyn's dog Cerberus' death after he accidentally left out cake in the café which he ate.

In Monday's episode, Roy went to see Evelyn with Freddie to ask her for advice on caring for the pup.

Despite Roy's involvement with her pet's death, Evelyn clearly wanted to help Roy.

But she was still grieving for Cerberus so refused to help him.

It was then later revealed that Roy's friend Melvyn had passed away following a heart attack, with Freddie the dog still in Roy's care.

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV1 from 8pm.