Debbie Webster hasn’t been herself lately in Coronation Street, snapping at people, acting distant, and clearly hiding something. While her friends and family have been growing more worried, this week, everything comes to a head. And when the truth comes out, it changes everything.
The Signs Have Been There For Weeks
To start with, Debbie’s behaviour at the Chariot Square Bar raised some serious eyebrows. She kicked Brody Michaelis and his mate out without much explanation, and it came across as way more than just a bad mood. Not long after, she got into it with Bernie Winter too. That wasn’t like her either.
As the days went on, it became harder to ignore. Bernie, in particular, started sensing that something was wrong. Then came the turning point, Debbie collapsed after becoming completely overwhelmed. That was when people stopped brushing things off as stress or pressure. Up until that moment, Debbie had only told Carl what was going on. She’d been trying to keep it all to herself and carry on like normal. But after that collapse, she knew the secret wasn’t going to stay buried.
Debbie Finally Opens Up in Coronation Street
This week, she finally tells Kevin the truth. After everything that’s happened, she admits she’s been diagnosed with young-onset dementia. She’s known about it for some time, but until now, she’s kept it quiet, hoping she could handle it on her own.
According to a Coronation Street insider, Debbie doesn’t hold back. She tells Kevin exactly what’s wrong, saying she can’t pretend anymore after collapsing in front of everyone. Naturally, the news hits Kevin, Abi, and Ronnie hard. They’re completely floored. But just to clear things up, Debbie isn’t going anywhere just yet.
Sue Gets Real About What The Story Means
Sue Devaney, who plays her, appeared on Lorraine this week and said the storyline is going to run through to 2027. She explained that it’s not just about the diagnosis, it’s about how Debbie lives with it, day by day, and what that journey looks like.
Looking back, Sue said she had a mix of emotions when she first learned what her character was going to face. She pointed out that Corrie was her first job at 16, and now things feel like they’re coming full circle. But more than anything, she saw it as an important story to tell, and a powerful opportunity to act. As for those reports that she was unhappy with the plot? She set the record straight.
Sue said it wasn’t true and the only reason she felt uneasy was because she wanted to make sure she could do it justice. For her, being trusted with a storyline like this was something she described as both an honour and a privilege. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street twists, reveals, and emotional bombshells!
