Sue Devaney, the Debbie Webster actress, has extended her contract to ensure her continued presence on Coronation Street. The actress is set to stir up more drama with big storylines ahead. Moreover, she secretly tied the knot with her long-time partner, Jim O’Farrell, in a beautiful, low-key ceremony earlier this year. Read on to find out more!
Actress Teases ‘Big’ Storyline For The Future
It’s confirmed! Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster) is staying on the ITV soap. The star originally returned to the show in 2019 after a 34-year break and made her permanent comeback in 2020. Her comeback has been a massive hit. Now, it’s official that she will keep the drama going.
A source revealed, “Sue was delighted to sign a new contract earlier this year.” They mentioned that she never expected to return to Corrie after being away for over 30 years, but five years later, it truly feels like home. The source also hinted that the bosses have emphasised her importance and that ‘big things’ are in store for her.
Additionally, they noted that her hotel set had undergone a major renovation. In the future, Debbie and her Chariot Square Hotel are set to be major parts of the soap. In real life, the soap actress has secretly married her long-time partner, former BBC journalist Jim O’Farrell.
Meanwhile, another star, Daniel Brocklebank (Billy Mayhew), has signed on for another year. Billy is currently struggling with his husband Paul Foreman’s deteriorating health. The ITV actor told Inside Soap magazine that his character is going to lose the love of his life, and it will be difficult for him.
He stated, “I don’t know what they have in store for Billy over the next year, I’ve just signed a new contract that takes me until the following November.” Let us see what’s ahead for Billy after Paul dies. For more Coronation Street spoilers, keep checking Soap Opera Daily! Also, are you excited about Debbie’s big plots? Share your thoughts below!
