ebbieSue Devaney has now spoken out about the painful situation unfolding for Debbie Webster in Coronation Street, as her loyalty to her younger brother Carl places her at the centre of a deeply unsettling twist. While Debbie believes she is holding her family together, Devaney has offered insight into how unaware her character truly is as Carl’s actions grow more dangerous in the background.
Sue Devaney On Debbie Trying To Keep The Peace
Sue Devaney explained that Debbie is fully aware there is friction between Carl and Kevin but remains determined to prevent it from boiling over, particularly with her wedding approaching. She shared that Debbie actively asks Kevin to put disagreements aside and simply remain civil, wanting everyone to get through the day without falling out. She also addressed Debbie’s limited awareness of Carl’s complicated personal life, explaining that while Debbie knows Carl and Abi have split.
According to Devaney, the pace of events makes it hard for Debbie to keep track, especially while managing her own health concerns. Devaney added that Debbie senses tension building around the wedding, particularly because Abi keeps watching Carl closely due to her lack of trust. However, from Debbie’s point of view, Carl remains someone she loves deeply, and in her eyes, he can do very little wrong.
Carl’s Actions And The Heartbreaking Twist Explained
The twist Sue Devaney has addressed involves Carl exploiting Debbie’s dementia diagnosis to his own advantage. Viewers have seen Carl secretly using her condition to access her money and interfere with her business at the Chariot Square Hotel, behaviour that has horrified many fans. Devaney admitted that Debbie is not completely oblivious and suggested that she allows Carl to get away with small things.
She explained that Debbie still notices certain details and is not far along enough in her illness to miss everything, but emotional attachment plays a powerful role. She went on to say that love clouds Debbie’s judgment, allowing Carl more freedom than he deserves. Devaney summed it up by suggesting that Debbie’s affection for her brother prevents her from questioning him properly, even when something feels off.
Wedding Day Tension in Coronation Street
As Debbie and Ronnie Bailey’s New Year wedding arrives, familiar faces including Sally Metcalfe, Bernie Winter, Christina Boyd, and Glenda Shuttleworth rally to help with preparations. When Debbie breaks her glasses and worries it may be a bad omen, Bernie promises to find something to bring her luck. However, concern quickly grows when guests arrive at the venue and Debbie and Bernie are nowhere to be seen.
At the same time, Abi discovers a bag full of cash in the boot of Carl’s car. When the bag later disappears, Abi becomes convinced Carl plans to run away. She tells Kevin what she has found, leaving him furious as he prepares to make his speech on his sister’s big day. When Debbie finally makes her grand entrance, she immediately senses the hostility between her brothers and orders them to stop arguing.
As the ceremony continues and Debbie performs with the dementia choir, questions remain over whether Carl and Kevin can keep their promise to behave or whether their feud will destroy Debbie and Ronnie’s dream day. Sue Devaney also shared her excitement about being part of the historic episode, explaining that filming on location alongside the Emmerdale cast and working with a shared director made the experience feel completely different from their usual studio routine. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street twists and cast updates.