Coronation Street fans, hold onto your seats — Sue Devaney, the much-loved face behind Debbie Webster, has just thrown a curveball that no one saw coming. In a dramatic about-face, Sue has revealed she’s not leaving the cobbles anytime soon and will be staying until 2027!
This revelation instantly sets the stage for an even more gripping continuation of Debbie’s emotional dementia storyline — one that fans thought would end in heartbreak by 2026.
It all began when viewers were left devastated by news that Debbie would face an early-onset vascular dementia diagnosis, paving the way for a sorrowful exit. But in an unexpected turn of events, Sue has ripped up the original script — and the journey is now set to become even more intense.
In an exclusive chat with Lorraine Kelly on ITV, Sue made the announcement that sent shockwaves through the Coronation Street fanbase:
Sue’s determination to remain on the show — especially after originally being blindsided by the exit plans — highlights her commitment both to the role and to the fans. The outpouring of support, petitions, and heartfelt pleas clearly worked… and now, those fans have got exactly what they wanted
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This new chapter means audiences will get an even deeper dive into Debbie’s emotional battle with dementia. And with several more years to explore her highs and lows, the stakes have never been higher.
The question now is: What’s next for Debbie? Can she keep fighting her condition… or will the emotional strain finally take its toll?
One thing’s for sure — the cobbles just got a whole lot more unpredictable
