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Coronation Street Sets Multi-Year Debbie Webster Dementia Arc as Christmas Episodes Hint at Family Shock

A show writer says the storyline will unfold over years, signalling Debbie will remain central well into 2027.

Overview

  • Corrie writer Jonathan Harvey said Debbie’s dementia plot will develop "over the next few years," pointing to her continued presence into 2027 and potentially beyond.
  • The latest episode featured Debbie dropping a planned speech at a women-in-business event to speak openly about her diagnosis before a celebratory night with friends.
  • A lighter sequence showed Debbie riding a shopping trolley that bumped a police car outside Freshco, reflecting the storyline’s mix of humor and gravity.
  • Recent scenes continue to show brother Carl pressuring Debbie to hand over control of her businesses by exploiting her condition.
  • ITV previews trail a Christmas death impacting the Webster family and Debbie’s wedding to Ronnie, while online theories about a hidden family secret remain unconfirmed.