Coronation Street fans are now obsessed with one question after Debbie Webster’s shock bombshell about Carl: who is his dad? The ITV soap has confirmed Debbie isn’t Carl’s sister at all, she’s his biological mother, and the twist has instantly sent viewers into detective mode, trying to “work out” which man could be Carl Webster’s father.
Debbie’s Secret Reveal Sparks A Brand-New Father Mystery
Thursday’s episode rewrote Webster family history when it confirmed Debbie Webster is actually Carl Webster’s mum, not his half-sister. While the reveal itself stunned viewers, it also opened the door to an even bigger puzzle; Carl’s father has never been named, and now fans are convinced the show is building toward another twist. Debbie and Kevin Webster are the children of Alison Webster, who died in 1980 but never appeared on screen, and the late Bill Webster.
In 1985, Bill married Elaine Prior, and they moved to Southport with Debbie, while Kevin stayed behind in Weatherfield. Fans believe this is the period when Debbie, at just 18 years old, gave birth to Carl, meaning his dad likely wasn’t anyone connected to the cobbles at the time.
The show has also made it clear that Carl has spent most of his life in Germany. And with that detail staying consistent, viewers think Carl’s dad might not be hiding in Weatherfield at all.
Fans Believe Carl’s Father Could Be A Mystery Man From Germany
Once the Debbie reveal landed, fans took to social media to theorise who Carl’s father could be. And the most popular guess is that he’s a man Debbie met while living away from Weatherfield, possibly in Germany. One viewer wrote on X, “Carls dad isn’t anyone from the street Debbie left nearly two years before Carl was born #corrie.”
Another fan pointed directly to the timeline and suggested, “15/12/1986 Carl’s Dad could be a German lad #Corrie.” A third viewer backed up that theory by focusing on Carl’s backstory, writing that Carl being born in Germany has always been true. They added that his biological father could easily be German, since Debbie would’ve been 18 when she gave birth.
Now, Coronation Street is keeping the father twist under wraps, but fans are watching closely for the next clue. During Friday’s episode, Debbie asked her new husband, Ronnie Bailey, to look after Carl if she ends up in prison. Yet, she still didn’t tell him the real reason she’s so protective. And until Debbie finally opens up completely, the biggest mystery remains wide open. Who is Carl Webster’s dad, and will he ever appear? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.