Sue Devaney has never hidden her love for playing Debbie Webster, but her latest comments show just how much one particular storyline thrilled her. Speaking about Debbie’s involvement in the Corridale disaster, the Coronation Street star opened up about night shoots, stunts, and moments that felt far removed from everyday soap filming.
Sue Devaney Reacts To Debbie’s Role In The Corridale Disaster
Debbie Webster finds herself caught up in the dramatic Corridale crossover, where the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale collide on a dark roadside. Several vehicles crash in the chaos, including a minibus carrying Debbie’s wedding guests, putting her right at the heart of the disaster. Sue revealed she felt genuinely thrilled when she discovered Debbie would be involved in such a major stunt storyline. Staying in a hotel during filming only added to the experience.
For Sue, the scale of the Corridale disaster made it special from anything she normally films. She described the experience as feeling more like working on a small movie than a soap episode, thanks to the location filming and heavy stunt work. Sue also confirmed that Debbie plays a central role in the action. When Carl Webster had to speed off dramatically, the production team prepared a stunt dummy in Debbie’s place, complete with matching hair and costume.
How Debbie’s On-Screen Life Ties Into The Disaster
On screen, Debbie’s involvement in the crash comes during an already intense period in her life. She’s juggling wedding plans while living with young-onset dementia, all as tensions continue to simmer between her brothers Kevin and Carl Webster. Carl carries a growing list of dangerous secrets, while Kevin remains deeply suspicious of him. Debbie, however, continues to see the best in Carl, unaware of just how far his behaviour has gone.
Sue explained that Debbie wants nothing more than peace around her wedding and has urged Kevin to put old grudges aside for the day. From Debbie’s point of view, family unity matters above all else, even as tension builds and danger closes in. With the Corridale disaster placing her directly in harm’s way, viewers will soon see whether this shocking event changes everything. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.