Corrie star reveals how long Debbie will be around for amid dementia story
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
Coronation Street star Sue Devaney has confirmed that Debbie Webster will still be on our screens for some time yet, following her dementia diagnosis.
Viewers first noticed that something was wrong when Debbie began forgetting dates and muddling up appointments.
Things got more serious when she began to suffer random blackouts.
The character saw a doctor about her symptoms earlier this year and was informed that she had young-onset dementia.
The show icon was understandably shaken by the news, and chose to keep it a secret from her family for a number of weeks.
'She wants to keep it to herself for as long as possible,' actress Sue Devaney explained on Lorraine.
'She's going, 'I've been diagnosed with this, so how am I going to cope with it? I'll find out how I cope with it and then I'll tell my family.' She's gone about it that way.'
Debbie has been so determined to keep her secret that she even went so far as to dump boyfriend Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan), as she didn't want him to end up caring for her.
In upcoming scenes, Debbie will finally reveal all as her storyline continues.
Though fans were worried that Debbie would be killed off in the coming months, Sue has set minds at rest by confirming that this isn't the case at all. More Trending
Speaking to Lorraine, she said: 'We wanted to do the diagnosis and get that sorted and then do the journey of living with dementia…
'She's not going anywhere yet! I know the story is going to go on well into 2027, so Debbie's not going anywhere.'
View More »
The actress also teased the possibility of Debbie starting a choir as the ITV soap explores how she lives with the condition.
MORE: All 37 Coronation Street spoiler pictures for next week as tragedy is confirmed
MORE: All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as legend 'disappears'
MORE: Debbie reacts in Coronation Street as Ronnie reaches out with unexpected request
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
9 minutes ago
- The Independent
Watch: Kate Lawler suffers nasty injury falling over hammock on live TV
Watch the moment This Morning presenter Kate Lawler injured herself falling over a hammock on live TV - forcing her to seek treatment hours later. During a live link to presenters Ben Shepherd and Cat Deeley on the ITV daytime show, Lawler hit her ankle tipping out of a hammock, later revealing she had to treat it with an ice pack. 'Nice bit of solid wood I walloped my ankle on there,' Lawler replied to This Morning posting the clip on Instagram. 'Currently got an ice pack on it.'
Scottish Sun
31 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star reveals new side-hustle after company's £165k debt and selling his home
It comes as his wife revealed she's leaving her job, in a shock to fans cashing in Coronation Street star reveals new side-hustle after company's £165k debt and selling his home Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CORONATION Street star Simon Gregson has revealed his new side-hustle, after his company's £165k debt, and selling his home. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Simon was being investigated over the collapse of his production firm, which saw him owing £165,000 to the tax office and a bank. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has revealed his new side-hustle, after his company's £165k debt, and selling his home Credit: Rex 5 Simon plays the role of Steve McDonald on the soap Credit: ITV 5 Liquidators called in to break up Simon Gregson Productions Ltd filed a report on the soap star's conduct to the Government Credit: ITV Liquidators called in to break up Simon Gregson Productions Ltd filed a report on the soap star's conduct to the Government. They demanded repayment of £252,000 taken from the firm's coffers and paid into a separate account controlled by the actor - and number crunchers working on the liquidation concluded in official papers there were no further avenues to go down to reclaim the actor's debt. The soap favourite faced losing his house over the closure of his company. Now, Simon's side-hustle has been revealed, with the soap favourite getting extra cash flow through Cameo. Cameo allows Simon to send personalised video messages to his fans, whether it be for a birthday or anniversary. And he's charging £37.50-per-video on the platform, which says fans will: 'Have the chance to customize your request for Simon Gregson, like asking them to mention inside jokes, share words of wisdom, or work in their signature catchphrases.' The website notes that Simon is available for 24hr delivery, and completed a video last night. As Simon bags a new side-hustle, his wife Emma has announced that she's leaving the village tearooms she works at, named Morley Tearooms, in a shock statement, after two and a half years running it. Emma wrote on Facebook: "So, it's true…. My time at the Tea rooms has unfortunately come to an end. Coronation Street star Simon Gregson is acting as a guide on the soap set, as he faces a £100,000 tax bill "I decided to leave due to the new lease not suiting my requirements. It was verbally agreed that I stay until the end of summer." But she's since been told that she needs to leave 'a lot sooner,' and will have her final trading day on June 29. She continued: "I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the outpouring of love I've received over the last couple of days. It's been extremely humbling and heartwarming to have the support from all of you, you have no idea what it has meant to me. "I've started to take all of your details so I can take you all on my new adventure which will be bigger and better and just down the road. So this is not the end, and this certainly isn't goodbye. "I hope you'll all follow me onto this next exciting project which I'll update you all on soon. In the meantime, I hope to see you all in the next couple of weeks." Earlier this year, Simon was told he must sell his house if the missing £252,000 isn't repaid to the company so his debts can be cleared. The liquidators said the star has been told to repay the missing cash at £1,500 per month. He's been advised that after 36 months the balance must be paid from the sale of his house. Documents said that to date £9,000 had been repaid. 5 As Simon bags a new side-hustle, his wife Emma has announced that she's leaving the village tearooms she works at, named Morley Tearooms Credit: MEN Media
Scottish Sun
31 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star turned millionaire bikini boss shows off HUGE mansion she built herself
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CORONATION Street star turned millionaire bikini boss showed off the huge mansion she built herself. Arianna Ajtar, 29, runs successful clothing brand Mars The Label, which had an eight figure turn over in 2022. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Arianna Ajtar runs the successful Mars The Label clothing brand Credit: Instagram 5 She's been sharing updates on her mansion building project Credit: instagram/@aahomeaccount 5 Arianna said she is "so happy how smoothly everything has gone" Credit: instagram/@aahomeaccount She played model Olivia Radfield on the long-running ITV soap in 2018 and 2019. On Instagram, the actress shared photos of the impressive Dublin mansion build project she's been tackling. Arianna captioned: "A little home update... It feels SO surreal to say I have a home?! "In just a few weeks, we've done the outside render, started to tile the bathrooms and wardrobes are all started. "SO happy with how smoothly everything has gone so far. "4 short months and I will be an Irish girly!" One follower commented: "Beautiful... well done & well deserved. x" Another added: "You really did that!!!!" In February 2024, Arianna had shared an Instagram post revealing she was embarking on her "first ever build project". She launched her multi-million pound Mars The Label brand from her dad's living room in 2015 with just £3,000, money her late mum had left her. Coronation Street actress Arianna Ajtar reveals she's had a boob job as she posts from hospital after surgery She created the designs herself and now has a huge team working alongside her from her headquarters in Bolton. Arianna said previously: "We are now an eight figure annual turnover brand, which is honestly wild when you bring it all the way back to starting with less than £3,000 in my dad's living room. "We've come such a long way, and I've learnt so many lessons. "I can't even believe it myself to be honest. Sometimes I sit there and look at the sales on the website and can't believe that genuinely it's mine." Last month, Arianna went Instagram official with her boyfriend after teasing the relationship on social media. He modelled some of the items from her range but she kept his identity a secret by cropping out his face. She's now posted a cosy photo with her other half on her Instagram story. The snap showed him with one arm around her as she snaps a selfie. 5 She went Instagram official with her boyfriend last month Credit: Instagram
