A recent death in Coronation Street has left Carl Webster heartbroken, but it has also left fans asking serious questions. Now, viewers are starting to believe that Carl’s family history may not be as straightforward as it once seemed. Bit by bit, a theory has taken hold that could change everything he thought he knew about his mum.
Elaine’s Death Raises Doubts About Carl’s Past
Carl’s life took a painful turn after he learned that his mum, Elaine, had died from cancer. The news hit him hard, especially after he realised he had no idea she had been ill. Later, Carl shared his heartbreak with Abi, saying it hurt deeply knowing Elaine never contacted him before she passed away. Soon after, Debbie Webster told Carl she also knew nothing about Elaine’s illness. She claimed she hadn’t heard from her since their dad Bill died. That explanation seemed believable at first.
However, the situation changed when viewers learned Elaine had reached out to Debbie before her death, but the message never made it to Carl. The show explained this as a result of Debbie’s early-onset dementia. Even so, the moment raisednew doubts. Fans began questioning why Elaine contacted Debbie instead of Carl and why such an important message was never shared.
Fans Begin to Question Debbie’s Role
As the storyline continued, viewers started looking beyond the immediate grief. Many fans now believe Debbie may be hiding a much bigger secret. Social media quickly filled with theories suggesting Debbie could be Carl’s biological mother. Several viewers pointed out that Debbie often avoids conversations about why she never had children. Each time the topic comes up, she changes the subject.
Fans also noticed how protective she has always been of Carl, even when he repeatedly caused trouble. That behaviour now feels more like a mother protecting her child than a sister standing by her brother. Debbie was eighteen only when Carl was born. Soon after Carl’s birth, she left home, meaning Carl grew up without his siblings around for most of his childhood. Years later, Carl admitted his relationship with Elaine was difficult.
He believed she saw him as a failure and felt she only took him with her when she left Bill to hurt her husband. Fans now believe Elaine’s cold behaviour may have had a deeper reason. Many think she struggled to bond with Carl because he was not her biological child. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street twists, theories, and soap news.