Michelle Keegan has finally broken her silence, responding to recent comments made by her mother-in-law, Carol Wright, that sparked a social media storm. The Coronation Street star, 38, took to Instagram on Wednesday with a heartfelt post that fans say is a clear clap back at Carol’s controversial remarks about women in bikinis.

The drama started when Carol, 65, appeared on her family podcast Wright At Home and criticized thong bikinis, calling them “unattractive and inappropriate.” Many social media users quickly assumed her comments were a subtle dig at Michelle, who runs her own swimwear brand, Orfila Bee, and frequently shares bikini photos with her millions of followers.

Michelle, never one to shy away from defending herself, shared a series of snaps with her daughter Palma and mother Jacqueline, all wearing matching floral outfits. But it was the caption that caught everyone’s attention: