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Coronation Street Rallies Support for Sue Devaney’s NTA Bid as Dementia Storyline Wins Praise

Coronation Street urges votes for Sue Devaney at the NTAs in recognition of her acclaimed portrayal of young-onset dementia.

Overview

  • ITV’s official Coronation Street Instagram posted a last-call message urging viewers to vote for Sue Devaney, calling her performance “phenomenal” and telling fans to “be quick.”
  • Sue Devaney is shortlisted for Best Serial Drama Performance at the National Television Awards alongside Corrie co-star Jack P Shepherd and other soap nominees.
  • Co-stars including Claire Sweeney and Sally Carman publicly praised Devaney in the comments on Corrie’s post, with additional likes from several cast members.
  • The ongoing storyline follows Debbie Webster’s diagnosis of early-onset vascular dementia, with producers working with Dementia UK to inform the long-term depiction.
  • Devaney has said she expects to remain on screen until at least 2027, with reporting indicating the arc points toward an eventual exit for the character.